Trump spurns Kremlin’s Putin residence attack claim, Russia kills 2 in Kyiv
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.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to derail peace talks.
Putin claimed that a Ukrainian drone attack had targeted one of his residences in Russia overnight.
Zelensky described Putin's claim as “a complete fabrication”.
Trump dismissed claims Putin’s residence was attacked by Ukraine, saying he did not believe the strike happened.
Zelenskyy denies Russian claim of Ukrainian strike on Putin residence.
Each side is trying to influence President Trump’s perception of the military conflict.
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