Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine, which has been intensifying drone strikes against Russia, that he will respond with retaliation that is "many times stronger."

According to TASS news agency, President Putin made the remarks during a speech after visiting a military exhibition in Moscow on July 13 (local time), stating, "The enemy will feel increasingly greater blows in the future."

Regarding the "special military operation" that the Russian military has been conducting in Ukraine for five years, President Putin claimed that "our soldiers are advancing" and that "victory clearly awaits us."

Addressing the situation where oil supply disruptions have occurred in areas such as the Crimean Peninsula due to Ukrainian military strikes targeting energy infrastructure, President Putin said, "We are building a system to supply petroleum products to Russian regions, including the Crimean Peninsula."

President Putin added, "Russia has a very strong and stable energy base," and "It is true that there have been some problems regarding petroleum products, but the situation will gradually improve."

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