KYIV — Ukraine has accused Russia of leveraging an unproven claim of a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence to justify a tougher negotiating posture in ongoing peace talks.
Ukrainian officials said the absence of any verifiable evidence suggests the allegation is part of a broader information strategy aimed at reshaping the diplomatic narrative at a sensitive stage of negotiations.
Russia, however, insists the incident occurred and says the alleged attack will have consequences for its approach to diplomacy and military planning.
Analysts note that the exchange underscores how information warfare has become an integral component of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, particularly as both sides seek to influence international opinion ahead of any potential settlement.
