July 3, 2026
One meme shows President Vladimir Putin filling up his own car at a gas station like an ordinary Russian. The caption reads: "These prices..."
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Russia is in the throes of a fuel crisis that has triggered rationing, long lines at gas stations, soaring prices and reports of empty pumps in several regions following a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and energy infrastructure.
While the disruptions have sparked widespread public frustration, many Russians have turned to humor to cope with the crisis.
