Putin targets Ukraine's military industry, citing 'fabricated data' and 'European intentions'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of disseminating false information about its battlefield successes, characterizing it as a propaganda effort.

Speaking with military commanders, Putin asserted that both the Ukrainian government and "so-called European peace envoys" aim to continue the conflict with Russia rather than pursue peace. He suggested that European leaders' statements and actions confirm their intention to fight "until the last Ukrainian."

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Some European Union leaders, in their joint statement dated June 7, 2026, express satisfaction with the innovative use of unmanned technologies by the Kyiv regime. Yes, 'innovative' in their words. Do they perhaps mean attacks on our civilian facilities, civilian infrastructure, on vehicles with civilians and children, on student dormitories?

Putin specifically referenced a joint statement by some European Union leaders on June 7, 2026, which welcomed Ukraine's "innovative" use of drone technology. He questioned whether this referred to attacks on civilian facilities, infrastructure, and occupied areas. Consequently, Putin declared the necessity of sustained and group attacks on Ukraine's military-industrial complex infrastructure, stating Russia must respond accordingly to these developments.

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Intensified and group attacks on Ukraine's military-industrial complex infrastructure and the facilities that ensure its operation must be continued. Because these ideas of theirs are on the agenda and are being implemented. And we must respond accordingly.