Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the "heroes" of his military in stepping up a campaign on Ukrainian targets, while acknowledging that reciprocal attacks by Ukraine have caused economic damage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/23/world/politics/putin-economic-impact-ukraine-strikes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #vladimirputin #oil