# Putin Accuses Ukraine of State Terrorism, Orders Strikes on Energy Infrastructure

Putin condemns Zelenski's drone warnings as state terrorism and orders new strikes on Ukraine's energy grid.

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Putin announced he has ordered the Russian army to prepare for new massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as a response to attacks on similar Russian objectives. [^1]

Vladimir Putin, leader of the Kremlin, accused Volodimir Zelenski of state terrorism regarding drone attacks on Russian airspace during a summit in Bishkek. [^2]

President Vladimir Putin characterized the Ukrainian leadership as terrorists with whom Moscow cannot negotiate. [^3]

President Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday that Russia is winning the war in Ukraine and that the enemy will crumble. [^4]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Colonel Sviatoslav Zaits as the new commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces. [^5]

At least three explosions shook Kyiv on Wednesday, causing significant damage to the city. [^6]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski offered Ukraine's defense knowledge to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to help Germany face potential new incidents like the one at Leipzig Airport. [^7]

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on an unspecified date in August 2026 to discuss a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport. [^8]

US President Donald Trump stated on 2026-04-12 that he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin when the war in Ukraine is nearing its end and a peace agreement is possible. [^9]

Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv of state terrorism regarding Ukrainian warnings about risks to civil aircraft in Russian airspace, stating this hinders bilateral peace talks. [^10]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Thursday that envoys of Donald Trump will hold meetings in Moscow and Kyiv with preliminary dates already known. [^11]

Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including power grids and ports, have damaged over 300 gas stations and crippled agricultural exports worth $2B in 2026. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Putin announced he has ordered the Russian army to prepare for new massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as a response to attacks on similar Russian objectives. (Jurnalul, News)
2. Vladimir Putin, leader of the Kremlin, accused Volodimir Zelenski of state terrorism regarding drone attacks on Russian airspace during a summit in Bishkek. (Jurnalul, News)
3. President Vladimir Putin characterized the Ukrainian leadership as terrorists with whom Moscow cannot negotiate. (cyprus-mail.com, News)
4. President Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday that Russia is winning the war in Ukraine and that the enemy will crumble. (cyprus-mail.com, News)
5. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Colonel Sviatoslav Zaits as the new commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces. (www.24chasa.bg, News)
6. At least three explosions shook Kyiv on Wednesday, causing significant damage to the city. (BLESK.cz, News)
7. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski offered Ukraine's defense knowledge to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to help Germany face potential new incidents like the one at Leipzig Airport. (Caracol Radio, News)
8. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on an unspecified date in August 2026 to discuss a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport. (Lenta.ru, News)
9. US President Donald Trump stated on 2026-04-12 that he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin when the war in Ukraine is nearing its end and a peace agreement is possible. (Blic.rs, News)
10. Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv of state terrorism regarding Ukrainian warnings about risks to civil aircraft in Russian airspace, stating this hinders bilateral peace talks. (BLESK.cz, News)
11. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Thursday that envoys of Donald Trump will hold meetings in Moscow and Kyiv with preliminary dates already known. (Rzeczpospolita, News)
12. Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including power grids and ports, have damaged over 300 gas stations and crippled agricultural exports worth $2B in 2026. (San Juan Daily Star, News)

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