The Russian government said two drones attacked the Kremlin early Wednesday, in what it claims was an assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine has denied responsibility and says it was a Russian false flag.

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• Ukraine denies Russian accusation that it tried to attack the Kremlin
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