Russia-Ukraine war: Why has Putin rejected limits on long-range strikes?
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will keep fighting in Ukraine and refused to limit the use of long-range missiles, despite what he said was a proposal from Ukraine to stop such attacks. Ukraine has been increasing its drone attacks on Russian energy sites, causing damage and casualties in Russia.Key Facts
- Putin said Russia will continue its war against Ukraine and rejected Ukraine’s proposal to limit long-range missile strikes.
- Putin claimed Ukraine made the proposal because its forces are under pressure along the long front line.
- Ukraine has used long-range drones to attack Russian oil refineries and electricity plants far from the front lines.
- Ukrainian strikes damaged oil refineries in Slavyansk and Yaroslavl regions of Russia, causing fires and casualties.
- Russia reported shooting down over 100 Ukrainian drones and said some drones dropped explosives on Russian territory.
- Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least four people on the same day Putin spoke.
- Putin acknowledged Russia had to increase air defenses to protect against Ukrainian drone attacks on its energy sector.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said these attacks weaken Russia’s ability to continue the war.
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