Moscow – A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly condemned a recent attack on Russia‘s oil economy, signaling potential internal tensions over the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine and its economic consequences.
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council and a former president, sharply criticized what he described as attempts to damage russia’s energy infrastructure. While not directly attributing blame, his statement follows a series of drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and pipelines, incidents Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for but are widely believed to be orchestrated by kyiv.
“Attacks on our oil and gas infrastructure are a direct threat to the energy security of the country,” Medvedev wrote on his Telegram channel. “The response must be rapid, tough and absolutely ruthless. All those involved in the planning and execution of thes attacks must be destroyed.”
russia’s oil sector is a critical component of its economy, providing a significant portion of the government’s revenue, particularly as Western sanctions attempt to limit income from energy exports. Disruptions to oil production and refining capacity could further strain the Russian economy, already impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Poland activated its air defense systems Friday in response to four Russian MiG-31 fighter jets flying towards Russia’s western border, according to a report by Bild am Sonntag, citing NATO sources. German Patriot systems stationed in Rzeszow, Poland – a key transit point for Western military aid to Ukraine – were activated, with German Air Force personnel involved. The Russian jets reportedly turned back.
Ukraine and the United States are scheduled to hold a meeting Sunday in Florida to discuss potential peace efforts,with a Ukrainian delegation led by Rustem Umyerov and a U.S. team including Secretary of State Marco Rubio,Steve Witkoff,and Jared Kushner.
