Putin comments on Ukrainian strikes for first time since attacks on Moscow (opens original article in a new tab)

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure for the first time since attacks on Moscow in June 2024, claiming they aimed to disrupt energy supplies and tourism, while acknowledging the need for government measures to mitigate consequences. Ukraine's strikes have caused fuel shortages in Russia, leading to gasoline sales restrictions and potential diesel export bans, with Putin's approval ratings declining due to Ukraine's increased effectiveness in targeting Russian infrastructure.

• Russian President Putin addressed Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure for the first time since attacks on Moscow in June 2024
• Putin claimed Ukraine's attacks on Russian targets were aimed at disrupting energy supplies and tourism
• Ukrainian strikes have caused fuel shortages in Russia, leading to gasoline sales restrictions and potential diesel export bans
• Putin ordered government measures to mitigate consequences of Ukrainian strikes but did not specify details
• Putin's approval ratings have declined due to Ukraine's increased effectiveness in targeting Russian infrastructure