Putin admits fuel shortages as Zelenskyy claims strikes on Russian oil refineries a 'step towards peace'
Putin said Russia will import more fuel and speed repairs as officials weigh export limits and other steps to ease a temporary deficit.
- On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russia is facing a 'certain shortage' of fuel following repeated Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. Putin insisted the situation remains 'not critical.'
- Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries reduced domestic fuel production, prompting local authorities in Crimea to declare a state of emergency last week. Motorists and businesses face queues at gas stations across Russia.
- Gasoline inventories stand at 1.7 million tons, down 4% from last year, as the Energy Ministry advised against banning diesel exports for now. Putin warned such bans could create diesel overstocking.
- Russia maintains a temporary ban on gasoline exports until July 31 to support supply, while the government reduced the mandatory exchange-sales requirement for gasoline to 10%. These measures aim to stabilize the domestic market.
- Putin expects White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, to visit Moscow after the 'active phase' of the Middle East war passes. The Kremlin remains ready to continue negotiations regarding Ukraine.
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Putin Vows to Continue Russia's Ukraine Offensive
President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will continue its efforts to fully capture four Ukrainian regions, dismissing Ukraine’s recent proposal to ease hostilities in the ongoing war. In a televised interview, he emphasized the need to enhance Russia’s air defense to respond to increased Ukrainian drone attacks targeting its oil industry. Despite acknowledging fuel shortages […] The post Putin Vows to Continue Russia’s Ukraine Offensive a…
On the weekend, the Russian President admitted that fuel supply problems have led to shortages across the country, with Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries in the background.
Discontent is growing in Russia after setbacks on the front and fuel shortages. Putin acknowledges the problems – experts see increased pressure on the regime.
Ukraine war latest: Putin admits fuel shortages as Zelenskyy claims strikes on Russian oil refineries a 'step towards peace'
Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that fuel supply problems have led to shortages in Russia. Submit your questions for our next Q&A with Michael Clarke on Wednesday at 1pm.
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A fuel crisis is rapidly escalating across Russia, with gasoline and diesel shortages already affecting a majority of the country’s regions, according to recent assessments by DroneBomber on June 29. Over the past week, the situation has deteriorated sharply. Restrictions on fuel sales are now in place in dozens of regions, long queues have formed at filling stations, and in some areas fuel has disappeared entirely. We bring you stories from th…
Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time the national fuel shortage.
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