By Wednesday, Trump appeared more sceptical, sharing on social media a New York Post editorial accusing Russia of blocking peace in Ukraine.
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Russia Hands 'Drone Proof' to US, Claims Ukraine Targeted Putin; Kyiv Calls it Disinformation

  • Russia gave US alleged drone parts, claiming Ukraine targeted President Putin's Novgorod residence.
  • Admiral Igor Kostyukov stated drone data confirms Putin's residence was the attack's target.
  • Moscow accused Kyiv of using 91 long-range drones and threatened to review peace talks.
  • Ukraine and Western countries deny the attack, calling it Russian disinformation.
  • US President Trump initially expressed sympathy but later grew skeptical, sharing a critical editorial.

Why It Matters: Russia presents 'drone proof' of Ukraine targeting Putin's residence; Kyiv denies, calls it disinformation.

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