Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum about the Russian military's test strikes so far with the Oreshnik hypersonic missile against Ukraine, implying that the real attacks have not yet come and that surprises are expected in the (near) future from the Russian military. Now, the entire public opinion in Russia is wondering where the real impending attacks with the new missile system—which, incidentally, is impossible to be intercepted by Western air defense systems and is certainly impossible to be neutralized by those available to Kiev—might land. Speaking about Moscow's relevant plans to the Russian media outlet Tsargrad, military analyst Anatoly Matviychuk made revelations that cause terror in the EU and awe in Kiev. Giving the public a taste of what is to follow, he spoke about targeting data centers in the West, as well as surprise targets in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
Strikes in Russia with a US stamp
However, the entire discussion in Moscow starts from the challenges posed by the West toward the Russian Federation. As the Russian media reports, presenter Elena Afonina recalled that last year, the Wall Street Journal reported that the US would provide Ukraine with information for conducting long-range missile strikes against Russia's energy infrastructure. She stressed that Trump had given the green light to intelligence agencies and the Pentagon to assist Kiev, allowing the launch of "painful strikes" against Russia. Thus, the approved new sanctions will make it easier for Ukraine to target Russian refineries, pipelines, power plants, and other infrastructure. The goal is to deprive the Kremlin of oil revenues.
Crimea in the crosshairs of the Ukrainians
Today, a situation is recorded that arises from the lack of fuel in the Crimean peninsula. A series of measures have been taken, as described by the Governor of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov: From today, cash sales of gasoline will be completely restricted for several days. Coupons are not available for sale and will not be available in the foreseeable future. "Russia will work in this regime for several days, updating the current information daily," added the head of Crimea.
"Cynicism has exceeded every limit, civilians are being targeted"
It is recalled that restrictions on fuel sales were introduced in Crimea on May 30. Furthermore, it was reported that the Dzhankoy railway station there is closing—it has not served passenger trains since June 2. A local ceasefire was declared near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to prevent a nuclear accident, but, as is known, this happened after numerous attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. "Is this how they are forcing Russia to make peace?" asked Elena Afonina of her guest in the studio. Anatoly Matviychuk drew attention to "two interesting phrases" from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. After the murder of the girls at a high school in Lugansk, they stated that those territories were not Russian, but occupied, and therefore Ukraine must use all possible forces and means to restore control over them. The cynicism exceeds every limit, reminded Anatoly Matviychuk.
"They are hitting Russia with French, Swiss, German, and US weapons"
The military expert emphasized that the massive strikes dealt against Russia by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are possible thanks to, let's say, the equipment supplied to Ukraine by Europe and the US. Let us not forget that the United States provided Ukraine with the Starlink system, which operates as a command and control system. And the weapons that Ukraine uses against Russian forces are French, German, Swiss, and other equipment. The entire Europe is on this terrorist... menu being cooked against Russia, stated the military expert.
Did the West... forget the Oreshnik?
Elena Afonina recalled that hope was based on the Oreshnik missile. Russia struck with it. And somehow the West seemed to have forgotten it, but Vladimir Putin's answer to the question "unexpectedly revealed a secret." The president noted that there had been essentially no combat use of the Oreshnik missile in the true sense of the word on Ukrainian soil. "I will reveal a big military secret to you: Russian forces simply struck where it was convenient to see the results. They calculated everything that was hit down to the millimeter. This is important for Russia in order to make future decisions regarding the full-scale use of the Oreshnik missile against designated targets," explained the president.
"Was there finally a warehouse in Bila Tserkva, Kiev?"
Elena Afonina asked a question to the studio guest, referring to the latest Oreshnik strike in Kiev: "Was there a 'warehouse' after all, so why reveal a big state and military secret, please explain?" This constitutes an invitation for discussion and subsequent actions, which could arise from the use of the Oreshnik in combat conditions, noted Anatoly Matviychuk. "This constitutes either an underestimation on the part of Moscow or a game of bluff".
Putin put a nuclear-capable Oreshnik into Russia’s overnight strike on Kyiv region.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) May 24, 2026
The hypersonic missile hit Bila Tserkva as Moscow launched around 90 cruise and ballistic missiles plus hundreds of drones. 4 people died, at least 80 were injured — Telegraph. 1/ pic.twitter.com/sQYDQgbztO
"It is time for data centers in the West and ministries in Kiev to be targeted!"
The military expert recalled that the Oreshnik is equipped with kinetic systems and glide units, which, as they separate in flight, each perform its own strike function. Anatoly Matviychuk believes that the situation with the Oreshnik resembles "a reduction in Moscow's intention to take decisive action and deliver strikes against those objects that must be destroyed." The Russian General Staff must act accordingly. First and foremost, the command and control systems of the state and troops of Ukraine must be deactivated. Then, the command system—I refer to the human resources—must be decentralized and completely destroyed. Is it not known where the president's office is? Is it not known where the Minister of Defense and the Chief of the General Staff are? Moscow knows everything, noted Anatoly Matviychuk. In addition, there are Western data centers, supply chain centers connecting Ukraine to the West, strategic mountain passes, and so on.
"Russia must understand something"
And finally. For some reason, Russia allows Europe to come to Kiev without any problem, as if on a sightseeing tour. Latest news: Rutte arrived at the Kiev railway station. Somehow, there was not even a warning siren. I believe this constitutes either an underestimation on the Russian side, or a game that Moscow is still not able to understand, the military analyst concluded meaningfully.
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