Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin residence in drone incident

U.S. national security officials were reported to have determined that Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence; Russia had accused Ukraine of a drone strike and Ukraine denied the claim.

President Donald Trump told reporters that U.S. national security officials determined Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone incident. The allegation had been made publicly by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who said drones were aimed at a state residence in the Novgorod region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied that his country carried out such an attack. Trump initially expressed anger about the Russian claim but later said he did not believe the strike occurred. Known developments: - U.S. national security officials were reported to have determined that Ukraine did not target Putin's residence. - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had said Ukraine launched drones at a state residence in the Novgorod region and criticized Kyiv's timing. - Trump initially reacted strongly to the allegation, later saying he did not believe the strike, and Zelenskyy publicly denied the attack. Summary: U.S. officials' reported determination differs from the Russian allegation and from earlier public comments. Both Trump and Zelenskyy said they made progress on a 20-point peace plan during recent talks. Undetermined at this time.