Zelenskyy Denies Putin Residence Strike as Trump Vows to "Knock Hell Out of Iran"

Accusations are flying, but the targets remain disputed. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected Russian claims that Ukraine attempted a drone strike on Vladimir Putin’s residence, as global geopolitical friction reaches a boiling point.

Zelenskyy Putin Residence Strike Denial and Kyiv's Defense Strategy

According to Al Jazeera, Zelenskyy addressed the Kremlin's allegations by stating, "We don't attack Putin or Moscow." He clarified that Ukraine's military resources are strictly dedicated to liberating its own territories. While the Kremlin labeled the incident a "planned terrorist act" and an assassination attempt, Kyiv dismissed it as a pretext for further Russian escalation.

Trump Signals Hardline Shift in the Middle East

As tensions rise in Eastern Europe, Donald Trump is ramping up rhetoric regarding Middle Eastern affairs. Trump stated that the rebuilding of Gaza would start soon but coupled this with a severe warning to Iran, promising to "knock the hell out of them" if provoked. This suggests a potential return to a high-pressure foreign policy should he regain office.