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Russia releases video said to show downed drone at Putin's residence
Summary
Russia released night footage of a damaged drone it says was launched at President Putin's Valdai residence; Kyiv denies the claim and Russian officials say there were no injuries or damage.
Content
Russia has published a night-time video showing a damaged drone that it says was launched at one of President Vladimir Putin's residences. The defence ministry described the alleged action as targeted and planned. Ukrainian leaders have denied the accusation and said no plausible evidence has been provided. Russian officials have said there were no reported injuries or damage and have announced a review of their negotiating stance.
What officials have said:
- Russia released footage of a downed drone and accused Ukraine of launching it at the Valdai residence.
- Ukraine has denied the allegation and said no plausible evidence has been produced.
- Russian officials said there were no injuries or damage and announced they would review and harden their negotiating stance.
- The disagreement over the video's meaning has been linked by officials to uncertainty about ongoing peace talks.
Summary:
The main facts are competing official accounts and disputed evidence about the drone and its origin. Russia says it will revise its negotiating position; whether that will change the course of talks is undetermined at this time.
