On November 6, 2026, the Financial Times reported on Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions to destroy all Ukrainian infrastructure by next year. According to sources involved in unofficial negotiations to end the war, Putin views airstrikes as a response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.
Putin's Threats
According to the information provided by Financial Times sources, Putin stated that he is prepared to destroy all Ukrainian infrastructure if Kyiv does not agree to his demands. Specifically, he remarked:
- "I will destroy all your infrastructure until you agree";
- "By next year, there will be no infrastructure left in Ukraine";
- "All bridges, ports, railways, energy infrastructure, power plants will be destroyed".
Demands on Ukraine
Additionally, Putin is demanding that Ukraine return unoccupied parts of the Donbas territories as a condition for achieving a ceasefire. According to participants in closed contacts working to end the war, reaching an agreement in Abu Dhabi seems unlikely. Russia is trying to shift focus to security issues to prolong negotiations while weakening Ukraine's military positions.