Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday visited the Russian military headquarters directing the action in Ukraine to receive a report on the capture of the city of Kostyantynivka after weeks of intense street battles.<br /><br />Putin also warned Friday that “the more strikes Kyiv launches on our civilian facilities ... the bigger security zone we will need to create” in Ukraine. (Courtesy of Russian Pool, Russian Presidential Press Service via The Associated Press)<br /><br />RELATED: https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/03/putin-shrugs-off-fuel-shortages-in-russia-as-he-ramps-up-attacks-on-ukraine<br /><br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks:<br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews
