Putin tells Trump Ukraine attacked his residence, which Kyiv denies

"Lavrov provided no evidence for his claim but said Russia had already selected targets for retaliatory strikes. Putin's top foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, said the Russian president told Trump "such reckless terrorist actions will not go unanswered." Soviet and Russian leaders have used Dolgiye Borody as a holiday retreat, but it's not Putin's principal residence, and it's unclear if he was there in recent days."

"The other side: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russia fabricated the attack to undermine U.S.-Ukraine diplomacy and "justify additional attacks against Ukraine." He noted that Russia had previously attacked government buildings in Kyiv but denied that Ukraine would do the same, saying: "This is one of many differences between us." State of play: Ushakov claimed Trump was "shocked" and "outraged" by the attack in the call with Putin."

"The big picture: U.S. and Ukrainian officials have both spoken optimistically about progress over several weeks of intensive negotiations, though Sunday's meeting ended without major announcements. The sides have reached consensus on most major issues other than territory, and Zelensky told Axios on Friday that he was willing to put the full plan - including territorial concessions - up for a referendum if Rus"

Russian foreign officials reported that 91 long-range drones en route to the Dolgiye Borody residence were destroyed and said targets for retaliation have been selected. Kremlin aides conveyed that Putin told Trump such attacks will not go unanswered and that Trump was "shocked" and "outraged." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of fabricating the incident to undermine U.S.-Ukraine diplomacy and to justify additional strikes. The White House called the call "productive," and Moscow said Trump briefed Putin on his meeting with Zelensky and discussed the need for Ukraine to take real steps toward a settlement. Negotiators reportedly concurred on most issues except territorial questions.

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