Event Brief
Putin rules out ceasefire on long-range Ukraine strikes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: Vladimir Putin said Russia would not stop long-range strikes on Ukraine, calling a proposed exchange “ridiculous.” Speaking at the Valdai forum in Moscow, he argued Ukraine’s refinery attacks have cost Russia about 1% of GDP and said Russia is now responding in kind.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Putin ruled out a ceasefire on long-range strikes with Ukraine and criticized a proposed strike-for-strike exchange.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Moscow, Russia
WHY: Putin was reacting to a proposed condition that Ukraine stop striking Russian refineries and other energy infrastructure in exchange for Russia stopping strikes on Ukrainian ships.
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