Putin Warns Ukraine After Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries: Now It's Our Turn

Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to reports of Ukraine resuming attacks on Russian oil refineries, following his earlier remarks on Ukrainian strikes against Russia's energy infrastructure. His statements could affect the course of military developments and the status of the energy ceasefire.

In response to the resumption of Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and energy infrastructure, Vladimir Putin emphasized that these attacks did not cause significant damage. Accusing Kiev of launching the attacks, the Russian president warned that Moscow was responding and that Ukraine should have considered the consequences before taking action.

Ambassador Arjan-Political Group: Quoting Ambassador Arjan, Putin said in response to Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries: These attacks have not caused significant damage.

He also pointed out that Ukraine is the initiator of attacks on logistics and energy infrastructure, adding: They took the first step and we started to respond.

The President of Russia went on to say that Ukraine should not have launched these attacks and noted that they should have thought carefully about the consequences before launching these attacks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced earlier in an interview with the Financial Times newspaper that Kiev will resume its attacks against Russian refineries and energy infrastructure after a brief pause due to heavy pressure from the United States.

After announcing a two-day moratorium on attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure earlier this week under pressure from the United States, Zelensky told the newspaper: "The ban [on attacks on refineries] has been lifted and these restrictions are over."

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