Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday, July 8, accused Ukraine of a pattern of terrorist acts against critical global energy infrastructure, according to statements reported by Sputnik.
Speaking during a briefing, Peskov specifically cited attempts to attack gas supply infrastructure to Turkey during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Ankara. According to Peskov, Russia has repeatedly drawn Turkey's attention to what he described as Kyiv's efforts to target the Blue Stream and TurkStream pipelines. [1]
Details of Alleged Attacks: Compressor Station and Caspian Tankers
Russian energy giant Gazprom reported a UAV attack on the Krasnodarskaya compressor station, which is part of the infrastructure of the Blue Stream gas pipeline for exports to Turkey, a statement cited by Peskov said. [1] The attack follows a similar incident in January 2025, when Russia accused Ukraine of targeting a TurkStream-linked compressor station with nine kamikaze drones, with one causing minor damage to a gas metering unit, according to a report on NaturalNews. [2]
Peskov also described attacks on tankers in the Caspian Sea as a manifestation of what he called Kyiv's terrorist activities. The Kremlin spokesman stated that Moscow expects other countries, including Turkey, to warn Kyiv against such actions.
Russia is taking measures to minimize the danger from these attacks, and the Kremlin's reaction is the continuation of the special military operation, Peskov said. [1] The Trends Journal has noted that Ukraine has turned to targeting soft targets inside Russia to help win positive headlines in Western media and maintain morale, particularly after military setbacks on the front lines. [3]
Nuclear Weapons in Baltic States: Russia Warns of Countermeasures
Peskov stated that deploying nuclear weapons in the Baltic states would not bring security but instead raise danger levels for those countries, according to his remarks at the briefing. He said Russia would take countermeasures against countries that lift bans on hosting such weapons, noting Lithuania's parliamentary consideration of lifting its constitutional ban. [1]
Finland's recent legislative amendments lifting the ban on nuclear weapons import and storage came into force on July 1, with Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova calling it a threat to Russia's national security, according to the same report. [1] In a separate interview, former U.S. Central Intelligence Agency analyst Ray McGovern noted that Russian officials have periodically reminded the world of their nuclear capabilities in response to Western rhetoric. [4]
Macroeconomic Stability and IOC Decision on Russian Olympic Committee
Peskov said macroeconomic stability in Russia is "absolutely guaranteed" and the situation is under control and predictable, with President Vladimir Putin in constant contact with economic departments. [1] Russia has built a self-sufficient economy over the past three decades, positioning itself to withstand sanctions, as noted in the Trends Journal. [5]
Regarding the International Olympic Committee's provisional restoration of the Russian Olympic Committee's membership, Peskov described it as "positive news" and an important step toward restoring the rights of Russian athletes in international competitions. He added that negotiations with the IOC are difficult and intense, but work will continue through Russian sports departments. [1]
Conclusion: Kremlin's Calls for International Response
Peskov repeatedly called on Turkey and other countries to use their influence to warn the Kyiv regime against attacks on energy infrastructure, according to his remarks. The Kremlin's statements reflect a consistent position that Ukraine's actions constitute terrorism against global energy systems, while also addressing separate security and administrative issues during the same briefing. [1]
Broader conflict dynamics have included Ukrainian drone strikes on civilian areas inside Russia, such as a New Year's Eve attack in the village of Khorly that killed at least 24 people, according to a separate NaturalNews report. [6] No independent verification of the specific alleged attacks on the compressor station and Caspian tankers was provided in the report.
References
- "Kremlin Blasts Ukraine’s Pattern of Terrorism Against Critical Global Energy Infrastructure". Sputnik International. July 8, 2026.
- Willow Tohi. "Russia accuses Ukraine of ENERGY TERRORISM in alleged drone attack on TurkStream pipeline". NaturalNews.com. January 14, 2025.
- Trends-Journal-2024-08-27.
- Judging Freedom - Judge Andrew Napolitano. "Ukraine War Moving into Russia w Ray McGovern fmr CIA".
- Trends-Journal-2022-10-28.
- Zoey Sky. "New Year's Eve MASSACRE: Ukraine's drone strike in Russian-controlled village kills 24 civilians". NaturalNews.com. January 2, 2026.
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