Is Ukraine’s campaign of targeting Russian refineries working?
Summary
Ukraine has used long-range drones to attack Russian oil refineries, causing fuel shortages in Russia and occupied Crimea. Despite these problems, Russian President Vladimir Putin remains firm in his demands for Ukraine to give up certain territories as part of any peace deal.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s drone strikes have caused serious fuel shortages in Russia and occupied Crimea.
- Russia has started buying fuel from other countries because of these shortages.
- Putin admitted the attacks are painful but did not change his conditions for peace.
- He insists that Ukraine agrees to neutrality and military limits based on talks from 2022.
- Putin demands that Ukraine give up control of the parts of Donbas it still holds.
- He also demands land beyond Donbas, called Novorossiya, which could include southern Ukraine areas like Odesa or Zaporizhia.
- The Russian population has experienced worse hardships before and continues to support the war effort.
- Despite the strikes, Russian oil and gas production is still strong and supports the country’s economy and military.
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