Conflict● ElevatedAug 22 · Aug 22, 2026, 5:30 PM
Putin says Ukraine opened Pandora box with strikes on economic targets
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus
President Putin stated that Ukraine's strikes on economic targets have "opened a Pandora's box." This statement is significant as it suggests potential escalation or retaliation in the ongoing conflict.
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