According to US intelligence, there was no attack by Ukraine that targeted Putin’s residence. The news may have triggered another change of heart for Donald Trump.
01/01/2026, 04:0201/01/2026, 04:02
In the midst of negotiations to end the Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump surprisingly shared an article that was very critical of Russia on his Truth Social platform. In the piece, the tabloid “New York Post” portrays Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin as the real hurdle on the road to peace and takes him seriously.
Indirectly expresses criticism of Vladimir Putin: Donald Trump.Image: keystone
Among other things, it says that any attack on Putin is “more than justified.” “We don’t need his crocodile tears, instead the pressure should be increased.” It is argued that no further concessions should be made to Russia, but that tougher action is necessary. Kyiv has done its part – now it’s up to Putin to act.
Trump regularly distributes articles from media outlets close to him. In some cases the president comments on the texts – this was not the case with this piece. In the past, Trump has repeatedly been accused of being close to Russia, among other things because he has at times taken positions close to the Kremlin.
US newspaper: Attack on Putin’s residence did not take place
Earlier this week, Trump criticized an alleged attack by Ukraine on a Putin residence. Ukraine rejected Putin’s accusation as an excuse to continue the war and to attack government buildings in Kiev again. Many experts doubt that the attack described by Russia took place.
The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported, citing unnamed US officials, that Ukraine did not attack Putin’s residence. This is also proven by an analysis by the CIA, the foreign secret service, the piece continued.
Further negotiations are already planned for the new year to end the Russian war of aggression, which has been going on for almost four years: According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a meeting of national security advisors from the “Coalition of the Willing” is planned for January 3rd in Ukraine. A meeting at the head of state level should then follow on January 6th. Western countries that also support Ukraine militarily see themselves as a “coalition of the willing”. (sda/dpa/con)