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Did Ukraine try to attack Putin's residence?

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Russian officials accuse Ukraine of a drone attack on Putin's residence, claiming 91 drones were intercepted, but provide no evidence. Ukraine and its allies deny the accusation, calling it a fabrication or disinformation meant to influence or stall peace talks. Independent sources report skepticism and note the lack of substantiation for Russia's claim.

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Russia: 'no evidence needed' to prove attack on Putin residence

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  • Russia accuses Ukraine of a drone attack on Putin's residence, no evidence given
  • Moscow claims 91 drones were intercepted targeting Novgorod region 24s
  • Zelensky calls the attack a fabrication, says it was meant to manipulate talks 32s
  • European allies express skepticism over Russia's claims 59s
  • Zelensky to meet European leaders for further talks in France on July 6 1m 29s

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Russia: 'no evidence needed' to prove attack on Putin residence
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France 24
2 hours ago
Russia: 'no evidence needed' to prove attack on Putin residence

Moscow accuses Ukraine of launching a large-scale drone attack against Putin's private residence, though no tangible evidence has been presented. Ukrainian President Zelensky and European allies reject the accusation, calling it a fabrication.

Former Russian president slams Zelenskyy
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Newsmax
24 hours ago
Former Russian president slams Zelenskyy

Ambassador Kurt Volker says Putin claimed in a phone call to Trump that Ukraine tried to strike one of his houses, but there is no clear evidence the attack occurred or that Putin was present.

Russia will toughen negotiating stance on war in Ukraine
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CBC News
1 day ago
Russia will toughen negotiating stance on war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky rejects the Russian claim of a drone strike on Putin's residence, describing it as 'typical Russian lies.' Commentators suggest the Kremlin's claim is a stalling tactic.

Zelenskyy denies Russian claim that Ukraine targeted Putin’s residence
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CBC News
2 days ago
Zelenskyy denies Russian claim that Ukraine targeted Putin’s residence

The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of a drone attack on Putin's residence; Zelenskyy calls the accusation a lie.

Russia claims Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
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Reuters
2 days ago
Russia claims Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of attempting to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia, but Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky denied the accusation, calling it false and suggesting it was intended to undermine peace talks.

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