Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society
Summary
President Vladimir Putin said that recent Ukrainian attacks are damaging Russia’s economy and society, but he believes Russia will recover quickly. He also promised to increase Russian military strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure to stop attacks on Russian civilians.Key Facts
- Ukrainian attacks have targeted Russian oil refineries, depots, and pipelines, affecting key parts of Russia’s oil and gas exports.
- Putin said the attacks aim to create confusion in Russian society but will not divide it or cause lasting economic harm.
- Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine have slowed while Ukraine’s attacks deep inside Russia have grown.
- Putin vowed to escalate Russian attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure in retaliation for attacks on Russian civilian areas.
- Ukraine’s strikes have also hit fuel supplies in Russian-occupied Crimea, causing a severe fuel shortage on the peninsula.
- The Institute for the Study of War said Ukraine’s attacks reduce Russia’s ability to produce and transport fuel.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the fuel shortages in Crimea and said the government is addressing them.
- Putin rejected the idea of direct peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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