Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia

Key Points:

• Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes on critical infrastructure, especially energy facilities, are causing problems and a certain shortage in Russia, though he described the situation as not critical.
• Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian energy and logistics infrastructure, including a major drone assault targeting 12 Russian regions and Crimea, which Russia has occupied since 2014.
• Russia faces shortages in fuel and air defense systems, with Putin emphasizing the need to ramp up production of air defense systems amid Ukraine's ongoing efforts to destroy Russian air defenses, including the S-300 missile interceptors.
• Public opinion in Russia shows increasing support for ending the war, with 81% of Russians surveyed favoring an immediate end, the highest since the conflict began.
• Despite this, Putin rejected a Ukrainian proposal for a mutual ceasefire on long-range strikes, stating that Russia's counter-strikes are stronger and more destructive, and affirming that saving the Kyiv regime is not part of Russia's plans.