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Putin Accuses Ukraine of State Terrorism, Orders Strikes on Energy Infrastructure

Putin condemns Zelenski's drone warnings as state terrorism and orders new strikes on Ukraine's energy grid.

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Putin announced he has ordered the Russian army to prepare for new massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as a response to attacks on similar Russian objectives. [1] Vladimir Putin, leader of the Kremlin, accused Volodimir Zelenski of state terrorism regarding drone attacks on Russian airspace during a summit in Bishkek. [2] President Vladimir Putin characterized the Ukrainian leadership as terrorists with whom Moscow cannot negotiate. [3] President Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday that Russia is winning the war in Ukraine and that the enemy will crumble. [4] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Colonel Sviatoslav Zaits as the new commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces. [5] At least three explosions shook Kyiv on Wednesday, causing significant damage to the city. [6] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski offered Ukraine's defense knowledge to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to help Germany face potential new incidents like the one at Leipzig Airport. [7] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on an unspecified date in August 2026 to discuss a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport. [8] US President Donald Trump stated on 2026-04-12 that he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin when the war in Ukraine is nearing its end and a peace agreement is possible. [9] Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv of state terrorism regarding Ukrainian warnings about risks to civil aircraft in Russian airspace, stating this hinders bilateral peace talks. [10] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Thursday that envoys of Donald Trump will hold meetings in Moscow and Kyiv with preliminary dates already known. [11] Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including power grids and ports, have damaged over 300 gas stations and crippled agricultural exports worth $2B in 2026. [12]
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  1. Putin announced he has ordered the Russian army to prepare for new massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as a response to attacks on similar Russian objectives. · Jurnalul
  2. Vladimir Putin, leader of the Kremlin, accused Volodimir Zelenski of state terrorism regarding drone attacks on Russian airspace during a summit in Bishkek. · Jurnalul
  3. President Vladimir Putin characterized the Ukrainian leadership as terrorists with whom Moscow cannot negotiate. · cyprus-mail.com
  4. President Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday that Russia is winning the war in Ukraine and that the enemy will crumble. · cyprus-mail.com
  5. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Colonel Sviatoslav Zaits as the new commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces. · www.24chasa.bg
  6. At least three explosions shook Kyiv on Wednesday, causing significant damage to the city. · BLESK.cz
  7. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski offered Ukraine's defense knowledge to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to help Germany face potential new incidents like the one at Leipzig Airport. · Caracol Radio
  8. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on an unspecified date in August 2026 to discuss a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport. · Lenta.ruRussia
  9. US President Donald Trump stated on 2026-04-12 that he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin when the war in Ukraine is nearing its end and a peace agreement is possible. · Blic.rs
  10. Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv of state terrorism regarding Ukrainian warnings about risks to civil aircraft in Russian airspace, stating this hinders bilateral peace talks. · BLESK.cz
  11. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Thursday that envoys of Donald Trump will hold meetings in Moscow and Kyiv with preliminary dates already known. · Rzeczpospolita
  12. Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including power grids and ports, have damaged over 300 gas stations and crippled agricultural exports worth $2B in 2026. · San Juan Daily Star
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