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Putin: Ukraine's attacks have opened Pandora's box
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Putin: Ukraine's attacks have opened Pandora's box

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine's attacks on economic targets have opened "Pandora's box."
  • Putin warned that Russia will retaliate against Ukraine's "most sensitive economic sectors."
  • He claimed that Russian attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports would not cause global food shortages.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Ukraine's strikes on Russian economic targets have unleashed "Pandora's box," warning of Russian retaliation against Ukraine's "most sensitive economic sectors."

The regime in Kyiv set out to harm our economy. What did it do? It opened this Pandora's box itself.

— Vladimir PutinThe Russian President described the consequences of Ukraine's attacks on Russian economic targets.

Speaking to state television on Saturday, Putin stated, "The regime in Kyiv set out to harm our economy. What did it do? It opened this Pandora's box itself." The phrase, originating from Greek mythology, signifies an action that triggers unforeseen and uncontrollable consequences.

Putin reiterated Russia's commitment to responding to attacks on its territory. "Are you going to disrupt our logistics? Then it won't be long before our retribution comes," he said, according to the state news agency Tass. He added, "I have said this many times. There will always be a response."

Are you going to disrupt our logistics? Then it won't be long before our retribution comes.

— Vladimir PutinPutin warned of Russia's response to disruptions of its logistics.

Throughout the summer, Ukraine has increased its drone attacks on Russian economic infrastructure, including oil facilities and warehouses belonging to the online retailer Wildberries. Ukraine aims to disrupt infrastructure crucial to Russia's war effort. Russia has responded with attacks on Ukraine's grain exports via the Black Sea.

I have said this many times. There will always be a response.

— Vladimir PutinThe Russian President affirmed Russia's policy of retaliation.

Putin asserted that Russia's actions threatening Ukraine's agricultural exports would not lead to global food shortages. "We are indeed facing challenges in getting our goods out, but we will solve these problems. Therefore, there will be no shortage in the global market," he stated. Russia and Ukraine previously adhered to a deal, brokered by Turkey, to protect grain exports through the Black Sea, but Russia withdrew from the agreement in 2023.

We are indeed facing challenges in getting our goods out, but we will solve these problems. Therefore, there will be no shortage in the global market.

— Vladimir PutinPutin claimed that Russia could replace Ukrainian grain exports and prevent global shortages.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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