Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, on Aug. 15. Photographer: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
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Trump-Putin Calls Ignite New Ukraine Peace Deal Crisis

  • Putin claims Ukrainian drones attacked his home, altering Russia's peace deal negotiating stance.
  • Trump spoke with Putin, appearing to side with him and expressing anger over the alleged attack.
  • Ukraine dismisses Russian claims as a "new lie" meant to sabotage peace or justify attacks on Kyiv.
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov detailed a 91-drone attack in Novgorod, vowing retaliation.
  • The US-backed 28-point peace plan faces new hurdles, with Russia rejecting several points.

Why It Matters: Putin's drone claims, backed by Trump, complicate Ukraine peace efforts, raising tensions.

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