Trump spurns Kremlin’s Putin residence attack claim, Russia kills 2 in Kyiv

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 75% complete by Edna MohamedJanuary 5, 2026 at 08:02 AM

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In January 2026, Russia claimed Ukraine attacked President Putin's residence with a drone in the Novgorod region, publishing a video as evidence. Ukraine denied involvement, calling it a false flag operation. Initially accepting the Kremlin's claim, US President Trump later dismissed the attack as likely untrue after a US review of the evidence. The alleged incident occurred as Russia and Ukraine work towards a ceasefire deal, with European leaders meeting to discuss a US-backed plan. Amidst these developments, a Russian attack on the Kyiv region resulted in two civilian deaths, marking the first casualties in the capital in 2026.

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