Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing gasoline supply constraints from Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, warned that continued attacks on civilian sites would lead Moscow to create a larger buffer area inside Ukraine. He spoke after a Russian bombardment of Kyiv killed at least 30 people. Putin has rejected ceasefire proposals and described the Ukrainian strikes as efforts to distract from battlefield losses, though analysts note the refinery damage has slowed Russia's advance and complicated its logistics. His comment underscores his determination to sustain the war despite domestic fuel limits.