Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society

President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that the recent surge in Ukrainian attacks is inflicting damage on the Russian economy and society. The strikes have hit refineries, depots, and pipelines deep inside Russia, affecting its lucrative oil and gas exports. Putin insisted the economy will recover quickly and that the attacks will not succeed in dividing society. Ukraine says the strikes are fair retaliation for Russia's daily barrage of drones and missiles on Ukrainian towns and cities.