Kremlin claims Trump has changed position on Ukraine

Yuri Ushakov, an aide to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, has claimed that US President Donald Trump has adjusted his approach to Ukraine and to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following reports of an attempted drone attack on one of the Russian leader's residences. The US has not confirmed this.

Source: Ushakov in a comment to Russian outlet RBC, as reported by European Pravda

Details: According to Ushakov, Trump has done so in reaction to reports of an alleged Ukrainian attempt to strike Putin's residence in Novgorod Oblast with drones.

Quote: "The US president was shocked by this report, literally outraged, he could not imagine such insane actions. And as was said, this will undoubtedly affect the Americans' approach to working with Zelenskyy."

Details: Ushakov added that Russia's positions will be revised, arguing that Moscow has no alternative.

Background:

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that Ukraine carried out a drone strike on Putin's residence on the night of 28-29 December and said this would lead to a revision of Russia's "negotiating position".
• Ukraine has officially denied these claims.

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