Russia warns of 'symmetrical response' to Ukrainian attacks on energy facilities
Russia's Foreign Ministry warned on Saturday that it reserves the right to a "symmetrical response" to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities. The statement came after both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of blowing up a Russian gas pumping station in a border area where Ukrainian troops have been retreating.
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- Published Date: 02:42 | 22 March 2025
Russia reserves the right to a "symmetrical response" to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of blowing up a Russian gas pumping station in a border area where Ukrainian troops have been retreating. Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure in three years of fighting, and Ukraine has struck energy facilities in Russia.
"As in 2022, provocations are being used again with the aim of disrupting the negotiation process. We are clearly warning that if the Kyiv regime continues its destructive line, the Russian Federation reserves the right to respond, including with a symmetrical response," the ministry said.
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