Putin Threatens Retaliation Against Ukraine's Economic Sectors

Putin accuses Ukraine of 'opening Pandora's box' by targeting Russian economic targets, including oil refineries and online retailers' warehouses. He warns that Russia will hit back at Ukraine's most sensitive economic sectors.

The Ukrainian campaign of drone strikes has been ongoing since the summer, with Kyiv aiming to destroy infrastructure it says is crucial to Russia's war effort.

Russia had previously adhered to a Turkish-brokered deal to protect grain exports on the Black Sea, but exited the agreement in 2023. Putin claims that Russia will be able to replace Ukrainian exports and avoid global food shortages.