Putin tells Trump Ukraine attacked his residence, which Kyiv denies
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of his residences, a claim which Ukraine denies. This conversation caused tensions in ongoing peace talks between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that Russia fabricated the attack to disrupt diplomacy.Key Facts
- Russian President Putin spoke with President Trump about an alleged drone attack by Ukraine on a Russian residence.
- Ukraine denied carrying out any such attack.
- Russian Foreign Minister claimed Russian defenses stopped 91 drones, but provided no proof.
- Putin mentioned revising Russia's negotiating stance due to the alleged attack.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russia might have made up the attack to harm peace talks.
- U.S. and Ukraine have been in negotiations with Russia, but no major announcements followed the recent talks.
- Putin rejected a proposed ceasefire that might allow a referendum on territorial issues.
- The White House described Trump and Putin's call as "productive" without further details.
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