Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to kill President Vladimir Putin

Russia today accused Ukraine of attempting to kill President Vladimir Putin.

As per reports, Russia claimed it shot down two drones which were used in the alleged attack at Kremlin. However, Ukraine has said it has "nothing to do" with alleged Kremlin drone attack.

It said Russia reserved the right to retaliate - a comment that suggested that Moscow might use the alleged incident to justify a further escalation in the 14-month-old war with Ukraine.

Putin was not injured and there was no material damage to the Kremlin building, it said, adding it considered the alleged attack "a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the President of the Russian Federation."

"Two unmanned vehicles were aimed at the Kremlin... the devices were put out of action," the Kremlin said in a statement. The Russian president was not on the premises at the time of the attempted drone attack, the Kremlin added.