Putin admits Ukrainian strikes are damaging Russian economy and society
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Al Jazeera
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Summary
President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure, including refineries, depots, and pipelines, are damaging Russia's economy and society. While admitting the impact, Putin insisted the strikes will not divide Russian society and claimed the economy will recover quickly. The remarks follow weeks of intensified Ukrainian strikes, including a claimed attack on a key oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk.
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The Kremlin chief insisted that the surge in strikes will not succeed in creating division and that the economy will quickly bounce back.
Ukraine’s attacks, which have hit refineries, depots and pipelines
Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, depots and pipelines, as well as fuel supplies in Crimea.
