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

June 29, 2026 / 11:23 AM EDT / CBS News

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

TL;DR

  • Putin stated Ukrainian strikes on Russia's infrastructure, particularly energy, are causing problems and shortages.
  • He described the shortages as 'not critical' and emphasized increasing air defense production as a top priority.
  • Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy and logistics infrastructure, with a goal to make Crimea an 'island'.
  • Russian authorities in Crimea declared a state of emergency and halted fuel sales to civilians.
  • Analysts suggest Ukraine's efforts to eliminate Russian air defense systems are magnifying the impact of strikes.
  • A recent survey indicates 81% of Russians support ending the war.
  • Putin dismissed a Ukrainian proposal for a mutual ceasefire on long-range strikes, calling it a potential 'salvation' for the Ukrainian Armed Forces due to their personnel shortage.