After a rare admission by President Putin that the army was suffering from a fuel shortage, Gallup pollsters have released new findings that Russia's "economic pessimism" has hit a 20-year high. For…
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Cover image: Fuel lines are running longer across Crimea, following massive Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. REUTERS - Alexey Pavlishak
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Issued on: 02/07/2026 - 11:24Modified: 02/07/2026 - 11:33
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Moscow might have to import gasoline and ban diesel exports as long lines form at gas stations. | World News
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from "a certain shortage" of fuel after repeated…
Refineries in flames and long lines at Moscow gas stations show impacts of Ukraine’s drone campaign that Russian authorities…
The persistent attacks reflect the growing intensity and efficiency of Ukraine’s drone strikes.
The Kremlin has publicly acknowledged Russia is facing a fuel supply crisis, with President Putin admitting gasoline and diesel…
