VLADIMIR Putin has survived an assassination attempt after he was attacked during a trip, Ukraine has claimed.

The country’s Chief of Defence Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov, said there was an “unsuccessful attempt” against the Russian President’s life at the start of the war against Ukraine.

He told Ukrainian Pravda: “Putin was assassinated…

“He was even attacked in the line of, as they say, representatives of the Caucasus not so long ago.

“This is non-public information. Absolutely unsuccessful attempt, but it really took place… It was about 2 months ago.”

“مرة اخرى, he was unsuccessful. There is no publicity about this event, but it took place. “

The outlet said the full interview will be aired tomorrow.