President Donald Trump stated that U.S. national security officials have determined Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence during a recent drone strike, contradicting claims made by the Kremlin. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had accused Ukraine of launching drones at Putin’s state residence while negotiations for peace were ongoing. Although initially concerned about the allegations, Trump later posted an editorial questioning the Russian claims, emphasizing the need to focus on peace efforts. This development underscores the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations and highlights the difficulties in mediating the ongoing conflict, as Putin remains reluctant to conclude hostilities without achieving his territorial objectives in Ukraine.