Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
President Vladimir Putin announced plans to enhance Russia's air defenses in response to recent Ukrainian drone attacks. These attacks have penetrated deep into Russian territory, impacting the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Putin also expressed openness to compromise regarding Ukraine, contingent on agreements made during his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- ▪Putin stated that Russia will strengthen its air defense systems to counter Ukrainian drone strikes.
- ▪A recent drone attack resulted in damage to an oil terminal and a naval base in St. Petersburg.
- ▪Ukrainian President Zelenskyy proposed face-to-face negotiations with Putin amid shifting U.S. priorities.
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World Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks June 5, 20262:11 AM ET By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, looks at President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua, right, while speaking to representatives of international news agencies as General Director of the Russian news agency TASS, Andrey Kondrashov, left, sits near on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Dmitri Lovetsky/AP Photo, Pool hide caption toggle caption Dmitri Lovetsky/AP Photo, Pool ST.
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