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Putin warns Ukraine opened Pandora's box with economic strikes
In Russia, President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the economic damage caused by Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian infrastructure. He stated that Ukraine's actions have opened a 'Pandora's box' and warned of retaliation against Ukraine's economic sectors. Putin claimed that while Ukraine's strikes jeopardize its agricultural exports, they would not lead to global food shortages, as Russia could replace these exports.

Updated Aug 23, 2026 First published Aug 22, 2026