Ukraine denies Russian claims of assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied any role in the attack

A view of the Moscow Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of attempting to attack the Kremlin with two drones overnight. The Kremlin on Wednesday decried the alleged attack attempt as a “terrorist act” and said Russian military and security forces disabled the drones before they could strike. (AP Photo)

Russia has claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act.

Ukraine denied any involvement, saying Moscow could use it for further escalation of the war.