US Intel Debunks Russia's Putin Residence Attack Claim; Ukraine Denies Involvement

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News18•01-01-2026, 10:39
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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