Ukraine, EU officials dismiss alleged attack

Ukrainian and European officials have rejected Moscow's claims that Ukraine targeted a personal residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin with a drone attack this week, an incident that threatens to disrupt U.S.-led peace negotiations.



On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov alleged that Ukraine had tried to attack Putin's residence in the northern Novgorod region with dozens of drones, adding that Moscow would review its negotiating position as a result.



U.S. national security officials have found Ukraine did not target Putin ⁠or one of his residences in a drone strike.



The Wall Street Journal and Reuters reported the conclusion was supported by a CIA assessment that found no attempt to target Putin or one of his residences.



A CIA ⁠spokesperson could not be immediately reached for comment.



U.S. President Donald Trump initially expressed sympathy for the Russian charge, telling reporters on Monday that Putin had informed him of the alleged incident and that he was "very angry" about it.