Matryoshka dolls, depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump (Photo: AFP)
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US Intel Debunks Russia's Putin Residence Attack Claim; Ukraine Denies Involvement

  • US intelligence, including the CIA, found no evidence Ukraine targeted Vladimir Putin's residence in a recent alleged drone attack.
  • This assessment contradicts Russia's claim that Ukraine launched dozens of drones at Putin's Novgorod home.
  • Donald Trump initially expressed concern but became skeptical after a CIA briefing, which concluded the alleged attack did not occur.
  • Ukraine vehemently denied involvement, calling Russia's allegations a disinformation campaign to create friction with the US.
  • European officials also cast doubt, with EU's Kaja Kallas calling it a "deliberate distraction".

Why It Matters: US intelligence refutes Russia's claim of a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence.

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