Putin Says Ukraine Started Attacks on Russian Infrastructure

It should not have started,

Consensus

Vladimir Putin made public comments about attacks on Russian infrastructure.
Putin stated that Ukraine initiated attacks on oil refineries, data centers, and logistics platforms.
Russia is responding to these attacks.
Putin claimed the attacks on oil refineries did not cause significant damage.
Putin mentioned that Ukraine's actions prompted requests to Western sponsors for pressure on Russia.
The comments were made during a meeting of the 'Delovaya Rossiya' business forum.
Putin referenced attacks on platforms like Wildberries and Ozon.

Points of divergence

Putin did not mention attacks on data centers during the open part of the event, and it is unclear if he referred to attacks on Yandex or Sber data centers. — meduza
Ukrainian forces began attacking Russian data centers on October 8, following Russian attacks on Ukrainian data centers starting in late September. — tg_echoonline_news
A fire occurred at an oil refinery in Ryazan, with damage to a warehouse and vehicles, and school closures due to drone attacks. — vm
Putin referred to attacks on Yandex and Sber data centers as minor events, and Russia has already responded, causing 'them to scream' (i.e., Ukraine to react). — tg_agentstvonews
Putin said Ukraine started attacks on oil refineries and data centers, and Russia is responding. — tg_radiosvoboda
Putin emphasized that Ukraine should have considered the consequences before attacking oil refineries and data centers. — riamo
Putin said Ukraine should have thought about the consequences before attacking Russian marketplaces and other facilities. — vesti
Putin stated Russia did not expect attacks on Wildberries and Ozon warehouses and other infrastructure. — tg_astrapress

Coverage (15 sources)

Putin: Russia has begun mass strikes on Ukraine's energy targets — РИАМО
Putin announced mass strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and refused to discuss the border «security zone» at the per... — SOTAvision
President of the Russian Federation called strikes on Ukraine's defense industry and infrastructure objects a response to Kyiv's actions — Интерфакс
Vladimir Putin commented on strikes on data centers in Russia. Speaking at the "Business Russia" forum, Putin stated that... — Радио Свобода
Vladimir Putin commented on strikes on data centers in Russia. Speaking at the "Business Russia" forum, Putin stated that... — Радио Свобода
Putin stated that Kyiv did not consider the consequences of attacks on refineries and data centers — РИАМО
They started. We respond. It was not necessary to start. Putin threatened Ukraine in response to strikes on energy infrastructure, warehouses, and data centers — Meduza
Putin: Kyiv should have thought about the consequences of strikes on warehouses and other facilities — Вести
Putin accused Ukraine of starting attacks on refineries, data centers, and marketplaces — ЭХО / Новости
«They started. It was not necessary to start», — Putin commented on strikes on Russian data centers — ASTRA
Putin: There is no significant damage from recent hits on oil refineries — Вечерняя Москва
«They're already beeping»: Putin comments for the first time on strikes on data centers — Агентство. Новости
Putin: Last attacks on Russian oil refineries did not cause significant damage — Ведомости
It was not necessary to start — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Putin promised a response to attacks by VU on oil refineries and energy facilities — Москва 24

Putin Says Ukraine Started Attacks on Russian Infrastructure

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