![]() Others speculate that the incident could have been a false flag operation to either rally the public or escalate Russia’s military mobilization. Who else could be responsible? One possibility is that the incident was the work of Russian partisans – as claimed by former Russian lawmaker Ilya Ponomarev who's linked with militant groups in Russia. Both allegations drew sharp denials from Kyiv and Washington. Who's saying what? The Kremlin blamed Ukraine, describing the purported drone attack as an “attempt on the President’s life.” On Thursday, Russia also claimed the US was involved in the attack. CNN analysis of these videos supports Moscow’s claim that two drones were flown above the Kremlin. Videos then emerged on social media appearing to show the incident. The Russian president was not in the building at the time, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Two “unmanned aerial vehicles” were intercepted and destroyed before they caused any damage or injury, the Kremlin said. ![]() What happened? Moscow said the alleged attack took place in the early hours of Wednesday. Here’s what we know – and the questions that remain: Many details about the incident remain murky. The tight ring of security that surrounds the seat of the Russian presidency was punctured in dramatic fashion by what appeared to be two attempted drone strikes in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building, where the roof shows what appears to be damage from the recent drone incident, in Moscow, Russia, on May 4. "His release remains an absolute priority," the US Embassy in Moscow said on Twitter. Whelan is serving out his prison sentence at a prison camp in Mordovia, an eight-hour drive from Moscow. US ambassador visits detained American Paul Whelan: US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited Paul Whelan on Thursday - her first visit to the detained American since taking up the post in Moscow earlier this year.US intelligence chief says Russia unlikely pull off a "significant offensive" this year: Russia will likely not be able to mount a “significant offensive operation this year” due to munitions and manpower shortages - whether or not the Ukrainian counteroffensive is successful, according to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines.But I can tell you that there is not a single doubt in any of the Belgian hearts and minds that we need to continue to support Ukraine.” His statements were made during a news conference in The Hague alongside Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Belgium prepares a new military aid package for Ukraine: Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said: “As we know, in these military aid packages, there are often practical obstacles.Zelensky said that while Ukraine has received "some positive messages" from countries who support it, "we need something more." The Ukrainian president added, "I think that our friends will support us and see us in NATO." Zelensky reiterates Ukraine's calls to join NATO: Ukraine's message is that it will be a NATO member after the war has ended, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.On Wednesday, Ukraine’s State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate accused Russia of placing weapons, explosives and military equipment in one of the power plant’s units. Russia denies deploying explosives at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: Russia has dismissed claims that it deployed military equipment and explosives at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the US did not know who was responsible. John Kirby, the National Security Council’s Coordinator for Strategic Communications, called Russia’s allegation that the US directed Ukraine to carry out such an attack “ridiculous.” Some context: The news comes on the heels of Russia's claim that the US was involved in an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin and an assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin. Ryabkov said Moscow and Washington are in contact as needed, including at a high level, but also added that "Washington has long been a direct party to the Ukrainian conflict and aims to destroy sovereign Russia," TASS reported. ![]() Russia and the United States are on what Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov called "the verge of an open armed conflict." But Ryabkov told Russia's state-owned First Channel that "Moscow is working to make sure it doesn't happen," according to state news agency TASS.
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