Russia's Putin promises security as Ukraine ramps up attacks
Key takeaways
- The Russian leader condemned "terrorist attacks on our territory and infrastructure facilities." Ukrainian attacks on Russia's oil refineries and weapons factories have caused massive disruption in recent weeks.
- "Yes, we see the problems, we are aware of them and are responding to them, but we will certainly ensure the security of both the country and our citizens, as well as the inviolability of Russia's borders," Putin said.
- "We will undoubtedly overcome all the challenges facing us today, including terrorist attacks on our territory and infrastructure facilities," Putin continued.
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The Russian leader condemned "terrorist attacks on our territory and infrastructure facilities." Ukrainian attacks on Russia's oil refineries and weapons factories have caused massive disruption in recent weeks.
https://p.dw.com/p/5GCp LPutin is reassuring members of his party amid scaled-up Ukrainian drone assaults on Russian infrastructure Image: Sergei Bulkin/TASS/picture alliance Advertisement Russian President Vladimir Putin promised members of his ruling United Russia party congress on Sunday that his government can ensure security amid frequent Ukrainian attacks.
"Yes, we see the problems, we are aware of them and are responding to them, but we will certainly ensure the security of both the country and our citizens, as well as the inviolability of Russia's borders," Putin said.