Russian President sent a message of determination Vladimir Putin, stating that Moscow will ensure the security of the country and address any threat, while the Ukraine intensifys its attacks on military and energy infrastructure on Russian territory.
During his speech at the ruling party conference «United Russia», in view of the September parliamentary elections, Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country is going through a difficult period, but argued that these challenges have strengthened Russia and made it more ready to respond to developments in the war in Ukraine.
«We see the problems. We recognize them and face them. We will undoubtedly guarantee the safety of our country and our citizens.», stated features according to the TASS agency.
At the same time, he stressed that Russia would respond to all the challenges it faces, making particular reference to Ukraine's attacks on Russian infrastructure, which he described as a major threat to Ukraine. «terrorist».
Russian president's statements were made a few hours after a major attack with Ukrainian drones in Krasnodar district, in southwestern Russia. According to local authorities, a man was killed, while a large fire broke out at Slaviansk refinery over Kuban, one of the region's most important energy facilities.
The attack comes to be added to a series of Ukrainian wounds against Russian refineries and energy installations. On June 18, a corresponding attack had caused strong explosions and a large fire in a refinery near Moscow.
Kiev has intensified operations deep within Russian territory in recent months, arguing that the aim is to limit the revenue from hydrocarbon exports, which finance the Russian war machine.
At the same time, the situation remains particularly difficult in Russia-backed Crimea. Local authorities declared the area in an emergency, as continued Ukrainian attacks caused serious infrastructure problems, leading to electricity interruptions and fuel sales restrictions.
For his part, Ukrainian President Volontimir Zelenski argued that these attacks deprive Russia of valuable resources to continue the war and are another step towards ending the conflict.
As he said, Ukrainian forces hit facilities in Slavyansk over Kuban, but also in Yaroslavl district, north of Moscow.
At the same time, diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire, with US mediation, remain without substantial progress, with the war continuing for the fifth year both sides intensifying military operations
