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Keane: Putin's Drone Claim a 'Bold-Faced Lie'

1/3/2026

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Retired Army Gen. Jack Keane calls Putin's claim that Ukrainian drones targeted his home a bold-faced lie aimed at sabotaging peace talks.
He notes there is no evidence, citing a CIA assessment and Zelensky's dismissal of the claim.
Keane urges U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration to rethink policy toward Moscow, advocating stronger sanctions and pressure.
The Kremlin's claim it downed 91 drones remains unverified, raising doubts about Putin's sincerity.

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Retired Army Gen. Jack Keane calls Putin's claim that Ukrainian drones targeted his home a bold-faced lie aimed at sabotaging peace talks.
He notes there is no evidence, citing a CIA assessment and Zelensky's dismissal of the claim.
Keane urges U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration to rethink policy toward Moscow, advocating stronger sanctions and pressure.
The Kremlin's claim it downed 91 drones remains unverified, raising doubts about Putin's sincerity.