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The Russian government said two drones attacked the Kremlin early Wednesday, in what it claims was an assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine has denied responsibility and says it was a Russian false flag.

• Plus, which American downtowns are thriving, and which are struggling.
• And, fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. nearly quadruple over five years.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Alex Fitzpatrick.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

Go Deeper:

• Ukraine denies Russian accusation that it tried to attack the Kremlin
• Which American downtowns are thriving — and which are struggling
• Fentanyl overdose death rate nearly quadrupled from 2016 to 2021

Half of Asian Americans say they don’t feel safe in this country and nearly 80% of Asian Americans do not fully feel they belong and are accepted. Those are the disappointing takeaways from the latest report from The Asian American Foundation.

• Plus, what to expect from the Hollywood writers strike.
• And, the Biden administration prepares for an influx at the southern border.

Guests: Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation, and Axios’ Tim Baysinger

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

Go Deeper:

• Attitudes towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
• Hollywood writers go on strike
• Biden admin deploying 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border