Putin orders Russian military to target Ukraine’s energy facilities more aggressively now. Speaking in Bishkek, Putin addresses reporters following the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
He blames Ukraine for targeting Russian refineries with advanced drone strikes recently.
Putin claims Russian civilian aviation faces new threats, denouncing them as state terror. Germany’s Leipzig Airport sabotage allegations are strongly denied by President Putin in remarks.
Three refinery attacks failed overnight; only ten percent needs repair work remaining. Russia rejects mobilization rumors; Putin invites Armenia’s leader to Moscow for talks.