Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society (opens original article in a new tab)

Ukraine's attacks on Russian infrastructure have caused economic and societal damage, according to Putin, who claims the economy will recover quickly. The strikes have also led to a fuel crisis in Crimea, and Putin has rejected talks with Zelenskyy.

• Ukraine has targeted Russian refineries, depots, and pipelines, damaging the Russian economy and society
• Putin acknowledged economic and societal damage but claimed the economy would recover quickly
• Ukraine's attacks on Crimea's fuel supplies caused a severe crisis since 2014 annexation
• Putin rejected face-to-face talks with Zelenskyy and vowed to escalate attacks on enemy infrastructure
• Russia's air defenses need improvement, as per Putin's recent statements