Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin downplayed the impact of fuel shortages in Russia caused by repeated Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries. Despite the damage to Russia’s fuel industry and continued fighting, Putin insists the war will go on until his goals are met.Key Facts
- Since March, Ukraine has launched over 50 attacks on Russian and Crimea energy facilities.
- These attacks have cut about one-third of Russia’s oil refining capacity.
- Gasoline production in Russia has dropped roughly 17%, leading to fuel rationing and long lines at gas stations.
- Crimea faces the worst fuel shortages, with gasoline sales to individuals stopped completely.
- Russian military launched a large 11-hour attack on Kyiv, killing at least 21 people.
- Putin described the Ukrainian attacks as attempts to distract from Ukraine’s battlefield losses.
- He considers the fuel shortages “not critical” and rejected ceasefire suggestions.
- Repairs to damaged refineries, including one in Moscow hit twice, will take months to complete.
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