# Putin Urges Air Defense Strengthening to Prevent Ukrainian Strikes

President Putin stated at the VEF that Russia must reinforce air defense systems to counter ongoing Ukrainian attacks during the SVO.

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President Vladimir Putin stated at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum that while the Special Military Operation continues, the only response is to strengthen the air defense system. [^1]

Ukrainian troops have been ordered to suspend combat operations for a period of four days. [^2]

On the night of September 3, Russian air defense systems intercepted and shot down nearly 500 drones belonging to the Ukrainian military. [^3]

President Putin noted that Ukraine daily strikes civilian objects within Russian territory. [^4]

President Putin reported that on the night of September 2, Ukrainian forces attempted to strike oil refineries, which Russian military personnel successfully repelled. [^5]

The ceasefire initiative came into effect at midnight and is scheduled to last until 23:59 on September 8. [^6]

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a proposal to end the war. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. President Vladimir Putin stated at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum that while the Special Military Operation continues, the only response is to strengthen the air defense system. (Lenta.ru, News)
2. Ukrainian troops have been ordered to suspend combat operations for a period of four days. (B.T., News)
3. On the night of September 3, Russian air defense systems intercepted and shot down nearly 500 drones belonging to the Ukrainian military. (Lenta.ru, News)
4. President Putin noted that Ukraine daily strikes civilian objects within Russian territory. (Lenta.ru, News)
5. President Putin reported that on the night of September 2, Ukrainian forces attempted to strike oil refineries, which Russian military personnel successfully repelled. (Lenta.ru, News)
6. The ceasefire initiative came into effect at midnight and is scheduled to last until 23:59 on September 8. (B.T., News)
7. US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a proposal to end the war. (B.T., News)

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