Trump Rejects Putin Drone Attack Claim, Infuriating Russia

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News18•05-01-2026, 13:46
Trump Rejects Putin Drone Attack Claim, Infuriating Russia
- •US President Donald Trump denied Russia's claim of a Ukrainian drone attack on President Putin's official residence.
- •Trump stated he doesn't believe such an attack occurred, despite earlier reactions to the alleged incident.
- •He mentioned US officials found no evidence of Putin's residence being directly targeted, though something might have happened nearby.
- •Russia, through Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, had claimed Ukraine attacked Putin's Novgorod residence with drones, releasing a video.
- •The denial comes amidst ongoing peace talks, with Ukrainian President Zelensky having met Trump to discuss a 20-point peace plan.
Why It Matters: Trump's denial of the drone attack undermines Russia's narrative and supports Ukraine.
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