8 months ago
US Denies Ukraine's Role in Alleged Drone Attack on Putin
There was a news report about a drone strike that might have been aimed at the Russian president, Putin.
Putin said that Ukraine did it.
But the US said that Ukraine didn't do it.
The former US president, Trump, talked to Putin on the phone and said he was angry.
He wasn't sure if the attack even happened, but Putin told him it did.
So, the US is saying they didn't do it, and Trump is confused about what really happened.
Ukraine said the attack didn't happen and Russia is making it up to stop peace talks.
Other countries like India and Pakistan reacted to the news.
US intelligence found no evidence of a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence.
Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to target Putin's residence with drones.
Ukraine denied the allegations, calling them baseless and aimed at derailing peace talks.
Trump expressed anger and uncertainty about the attack's occurrence during a phone call with Putin.
International reactions included concern from India and condemnation from Pakistan, while the EU called it a distraction.
- Who
- US, Ukraine, Russia, Trump, Putin
- What
- Alleged drone attack on Putin's residence
- Where
- Novgorod region, Russia
- When
- Night of December 28 to 29
- Why
- Russia accuses Ukraine; US and Ukraine deny
Key facts
- Event
- Alleged drone strike on Putin's residence
- US Response
- Denied involvement, no evidence found
- Russia's Claim
- Ukraine targeted Putin's residence
- Ukraine's Response
- Denied allegations, called them baseless
- Trump's Reaction
- Angry, uncertain about attack's occurrence
- International Reactions
- Modi concerned, Pakistan condemned, EU called it a distraction
- Date of Alleged Attack
- Night of December 28 to 29
- Location of Residence
- Novgorod region, near Lake Valdai
Timeline
Ukraine launched 159 drones, nearing Moscow. Russia intercepted.
Russia alleges: Ukrainian drone aimed at Putin's chopper.
Attacks intensify, tensions spike. US denies Ukrainian role.
US rejects Ukraine's link to Putin drone claim.
US: No Ukrainian hand in Putin drone strike claim.
Quotes
Volodymyr Zelensky
President of Ukraine
“a complete fabrication intended to justify additional attacks against Ukraine, including Kyiv, as well as Russia’s own refusal to take necessary steps to end the war”
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Donald Trump
Former US President
“It’s a delicate period of time. This is not the right time. It’s one thing to be offensive because they’re offensive. It’s another thing to attack his house.”
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Steve Witkoff
Trump’s special envoy
“We focused on how to move the discussions forward in a practical way on behalf of @POTUS’ peace process, including strengthening security guarantees and developing effective deconfliction mechanisms to help end the war and ensure it does not restart”
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Sources
Trump shares New York Post editorial highly critical of Putin, signalling displeasure
US intelligence rejects Russian claim of Ukraine drone attack on Putin's residence - 'not in close proximity to it'
Russia Releases Video Showing Putin’s Residence 'Hit By Ukriane', Authenticity Question Loom
US Intelligence Rejects Russian Claim Of Ukraine Drone Plot Against Putin
Russia releases video of ‘drone strikes’ on Putin’s home: Report
Russia's Claim of Drone Attack on Putin's Home Rejected by US Intelligence — What the CIA Found
US finds Ukraine didn’t target Putin in drone strike
CIA finds Ukraine did not target Putin residence as claim surfaces after Trump phone row
