Overview
- U.S. national security agencies concluded there is no evidence Ukraine aimed a drone strike at President Vladimir Putin’s regional residence, according to U.S. media reports.
- The Wall Street Journal reported officials believe Ukrainian forces were targeting a separate military site in Novgorod Oblast rather than the dacha.
- CIA Director William Ratcliffe briefed President Donald Trump on the analysis, U.S. outlets reported.
- Russia has asserted Ukraine attacked the residence and said its forces shot down the drones, a claim Kyiv called a complete fabrication.
- Coverage and analysts describe Moscow’s allegation as an information operation intended to influence negotiations, with the Kremlin signaling a preference to prioritize talks with Washington.