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What is Russia accusing Ukraine of?

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Russia accuses Ukraine of attempting a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence, a claim Ukraine denies as false and labels as disinformation. Russian officials allege the attack involved dozens to over 90 drones, all intercepted. The accusation is widely viewed as a tactic to stall or undermine peace negotiations.

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Russia will toughen negotiating stance on war in Ukraine

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  • Kremlin threatens tougher stance in peace talks after drone strike claim 3s
  • Zelensky rejects Russian claim, calling it disinformation 12s
  • Analyst says Kremlin's claim is a stalling tactic amid Western progress 31s
  • Putin insists Russia will continue fighting unless it regains 'historical lands' 2m 20s
  • Ukraine's Navy reports Russian attack on two Panamanian cargo ships 2m 47s

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Russia will toughen negotiating stance on war in Ukraine
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CBC News
4 hours ago
Russia will toughen negotiating stance on war in Ukraine

The Kremlin threatens a harder stance in peace talks after accusing Ukraine of targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin with a drone strike.

Zelenskyy denies Russian claim that Ukraine targeted Putin’s residence
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CBC News
15 hours ago
Zelenskyy denies Russian claim that Ukraine targeted Putin’s residence

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

Russia claims Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
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Reuters
1 day ago
Russia claims Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of attempting to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia using 91 drones, all reportedly destroyed by Russian air defenses.

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