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Why doesn’t Russia kill Ukraine’s leaders? Putin says he needs ‘some kind of negotiators’ left in Kyiv - in case they decide to settle.
Meduza • • world
Key Points:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russian forces have been instructed to prepare large-scale strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
- Putin condemned Ukrainian President Zelensky’s alleged threats to Russian airspace as state terrorism and stated Russia would respond if tragedies occur.
- He denied plans for another mobilization after Russia’s elections, calling such claims disinformation, and described the current negotiation process over Ukraine as largely frozen.
- Putin criticized Germany’s decision to close Russia’s consulate general, attributing it to Germany’s domestic political struggles and accusing German leaders of fabricating evidence against Russia.
- On protecting critical infrastructure, Putin emphasized cooperation between businesses, law enforcement, and the military, rejecting any notion of nationalization despite recent enemy strikes on facilities.
