In a torrential address from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a double message of determination to Ukrainians and Germans, underlining that "whoever tries to devour Russia may receive a strike to the teeth," while also emphasizing that he considers Volodymyr Zelensky a terrorist, making it clear that Russia does not negotiate with such individuals, as reported by the Tass agency on September 1.
Specifically, addressing his previous allegorical reference regarding... killer whales and polar bears, Vladimir Putin explained that the message concerned a warning that whoever attempts to "swallow" or destroy Russia may suffer severe consequences. Responding to a journalist's question regarding whether killer whales symbolize the collective West, the Russian president stated that the killer whale is "a terrible predator, but at the same time a smart and highly intelligent animal. "He then connected the reference to Soviet rhetoric, noting that for the West, the designations "sharks of imperialism" had been used in the past. "The meaning of what I said is that if someone tries to move us lower down the food chain or devour us, they may receive a strike to the teeth," Putin stated.
The Russian president emphasized that Russia is ready to defend itself, despite—as he said—the growing "appetites" and "teeth of these sharks."It is highlighted that earlier on September 1, Germany indirectly declared war on Moscow, as it announced the closure of its consulate in Bonn, on the occasion of an unknown drone detected at Leipzig airport on August 5—an incident that Berlin attributes to Moscow's hybrid warfare.
"Germany does not defend its national interests – Russia will respond to threats"
Subsequently, Russian President Vladimir Putin linked the recent decisions of German authorities to the domestic political situation in Germany and the difficult position in which, as he argued, Chancellor Friedrich Merz finds himself. According to Putin, Merz does not enjoy the trust of German citizens because "he does not defend the national interests of Germany. "At the same time, the Russian president stated that Berlin lacks the political will to proceed with the resumption of natural gas imports from Russia, arguing characteristically that Germany "does not have the courage" to make such a decision. Referring to the reactions of the German government following the incident at Leipzig airport, Putin called Berlin's decisions a "serious mistake," arguing that they are linked more to political expediency than to objective security assessments.
"Zelensky announced a terrorist act and we do not negotiate with terrorists"
The Kremlin strongman also commented on recent statements by Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the security of Russian airspace and civil aviation.Putin characterized these statements as a "demand for state terrorism," arguing that they constitute a threat against civil aviation."Negotiations are not conducted with terrorists," stated the Russian president, responding to Zelensky's positions.At the same time, he mentioned that Russia possesses the means to respond to threats that, as he argued, are articulated against aviation security.
Ukrainians failed, barely 10% of Russian refineries have irreversible damage
Vladimir Putin also stated that the presidential decree on the protection of strategically important facilities does not mean nationalization, but concerns measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.Concurrently, he argued that Russia has restored a large part of the damage caused to oil refineries, noting that the repair of approximately 10% of the affected facilities remains.
"This is why we are not eliminating the Ukrainian leadership" - Someone has to sign...
Russia does not conduct strikes against the Ukrainian leadership, as interlocutors may be needed in case Kyiv chooses the diplomatic path for resolving differences, added the Russian president in response to journalists' questions."As you see, we do not conduct these types of strikes [against the leadership of Ukraine]. We consider that we need some people, indeed, if they understand that they want to resolve issues peacefully and not simply destroy our economy in 40 days, bring Russia to its knees, and inflict a new strategic defeat on us," Putin stated.The Russian president argued that Moscow will need interlocutors in the event that there is an intention for peaceful negotiations.
Bombs on Ukraine: "We encircled 5,000 fighters in Krasnooskol" - Security zone in Sumy, Kharkiv
Regarding the special military operation in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin stated that Russian forces have blocked a Ukrainian military force of approximately 5,000 men on the eastern bank of the Krasnooskol reservoir, arguing that its neutralization has begun.According to him, Russian offensive operations in the region of Zaporizhia continue actively, with battles taking place, as he mentioned, in the central blocks of the city of Orikhiv.Putin also argued that the creation of a "security zone" in the regions of Sumy and Kharkiv continues, noting that Russian forces are now at a distance of 12 kilometers from the city of Sumy.
"We will continue to sweep ports and Ukrainian military infrastructure fiercely"
At the same time, he mentioned that in the Kharkiv region, the encirclement of another Ukrainian military group was completed, a fact that, according to him, will allow the pushing back of the line of contact from the border by approximately 20 kilometers.Referring to overnight developments, the Russian president stated that a large number of Ukrainian drones attempted to attack Moscow and Saint Petersburg, while he argued that three oil refineries were also targeted.Putin stressed that Russian forces continue strikes against military, port, and other facilities in Ukraine.Concurrently, he stated that orders have been given to the Russian Armed Forces for the preparation and execution of massive strikes against the Ukrainian energy system, arguing that Russia will respond to attacks against its own infrastructure.
Sviatohirsk under Russian control - How Putin answered about mobilization
"They hit our facilities and they will receive a response," he stated characteristically.Subsequently, the Russian president argued that the town of Sviatohirsk passed under the control of Russian forces.Finally, the Kremlin strongman characterized reports regarding a potential military mobilization in Russia as "complete nonsense," arguing that it is an "information attack" against the country.Responding to a journalist's question regarding reports in Western media that spoke of the possibility of a new mobilization following the September elections, Putin categorically rejected those scenarios."This is complete nonsense, it is a media attack against Russia," stated the Russian president.The statements by Vladimir Putin were made following reports by certain Western media outlets claiming that Moscow might be considering additional measures to reinforce its military forces.
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