{
  "id": 2611828,
  "title": "Russischer Angriffskrieg: „Büchse der Pandora“ geöffnet - Putin droht Kiew mit Schlag",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/russischer-angriffskrieg-buchse-der-pandora-geoffnet-putin-droht-kiew",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T16:37:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/russischer-angriffskrieg-buechse-der-pandora-geoeffnet-putin-droht-kiew-mit-schlag/100248987.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened Kyiv with a harsh response following the recent massive Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and logistics centers in Russia. In his first interview with Moscow state TV since the war began weeks ago, Putin warned Kyiv that it had opened \"the Pandora's box\" - a source of calamity - by targeting Russia's economy. He stated that Kyiv had unleashed the \"spirit from the bottle.\" Putin added that countermeasures would not take long to implement and that Kyiv would soon face them. Ultra-nationalist circles in Russia had previously urged Putin to take a tougher stance against Ukraine. He said that the actions of the Russian army would become even more noticeable and destructive. Ukraine had provoked this response, according to Putin, who himself launched the invasion against the neighboring country four and a half years ago. In recent weeks, Russia has increasingly used ballistic missiles against Ukraine, knowing that the country has very few missile defenses to counter them. These strikes, causing more civilian deaths than at any time in recent history, were deemed appropriate and effective by Putin, who claimed they had helped Russian troops on the front lines fulfill their duties. The Kremlin leader acknowledged damage and aimed to hit Kyiv's economy. He noted that the 40-day plan supported by the West to destroy Russia's economy had failed. Putin also admitted that the Russian population's unity had not been shattered. However, he reiterated that damage had occurred, particularly on the battlefield. Kyiv had no impact on the situation, Putin stated. Russia would now target Ukraine's most sensitive economic areas, which were already near collapse. The country is a major global exporter of agricultural products, including cereals. Putin stated that Russia would exploit the good harvest's export potential and serve the global market. In a conversation with Pawel Sarubin, who is considered his household and court reporter, Putin rejected Ukraine's last \"exotic peace proposals.\" The Kremlin chief rejected these ideas brought through intermediaries without stating details. According to Putin, an attempt is being made to avert a \"catastrophic development\" for Ukraine. A peace dialogue can only be based on the situation on the ground, he said.",
  "summary": "Erstmals seit Beginn der massiven ukrainischen Drohnenangriffe in Russland äußert sich Kremlchef Putin in einem Interview des Moskauer Staatsfernsehens. Er kündigt eine scharfe Antwort Moskaus an.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}