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The sound of drones was heard above Russian leader Vladimir PutinRussia's ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.'s home in MoscowThe capital city of Russia. . His security leapt into action. They shot down the drones.

Russia first accused UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. of trying to kill President Putin. Then, they said the USAThe United States of America is a country in North America. It has a population of 329 million. was more likely to be to blame. Both countries say the claims are not true.

It has now been more than a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. They thought they could take control of Ukraine easily, but the war has kept on going.

Some think the drone strike claims are just another tacticAn action that is done carefully as part of a plan to achieve something. in the war. It is less than a week before Russia's yearly Victory Day on 9 May.

Some Russians are beginning to get tired of the war. The country's economyThe way that money flows through a country, which affects wages and the cost of living. is suffering, many of its soldiers have died and it has failed to take over the city of BakhmutA city in eastern Ukraine. .

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If Russians fear that Ukraine will attack their politicians and their cities, more may support the war.

Some think it is a sign that Russia is losing the war. Other say there is no proof that Russia plans to back down anytime soon. And the country still has its nuclear weaponsA bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion. .

Yes! Russia is failing to take more land. Ukraine will not stop fighting. More and more Russian people are turning against the war.

No! If anything, this story shows that Russia is planning more action in Ukraine. There is no proof it is losing.