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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure are causing economic damage. He said the economy is recovering quickly and that the strikes will not divide society.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe remarks came after weeks of Ukrainian attacks on refineries, depots and pipelines inside Russia, including a reported strike on an oil facility in Nizhnekamsk.
Ukraine has also targeted fuel supplies into Russian-occupied Crimea, leading to shortages on the peninsula. Putin said Russia must strengthen its air defenses and will increase attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged fuel shortages in Crimea and said measures were being taken. Putin rejected the prospect of direct talks with Ukrainian leadership to end the conflict.
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