Vladimir Putin has acknowledged fuel shortages following strikes on Russian oil refineries, saying air defence production must be increased to protect infrastructure and reduce economic damage.

Debris from downed Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at a major oil refinery in Russia on Sunday, according to local authorities. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin…

Ukraine has markedly stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities in recent months, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for its invasion — now…

Debris from downed Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at the refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, a town in Russia’s Krasnodar region.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Moscow was actively reviewing fuel export agreements to avoid compromising domestic needs.

Putin emphasizes the need for enhanced air defense against Ukrainian drone strikes while maintaining Russia's offensive plans in the ongoing conflict.

Vladimir Putin has acknowledged fuel supply problems in Russia following strikes on oil refineries, saying petrol exports have been banned and a diesel export ban is under…

Russian President Vladimir Putin admits to "a certain shortage" of fuel following repeated Ukrainian strikes. Learn more about the impact on Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged what outside experts, many regional officials, and everyday citizens have already noticed: Russia is facing energy shortages, causing…

Russia’s president says Ukraine’s attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ but not critical problems

The Russian President said the issue was challenging but not critical.

Putin admits Ukrainian drone strikes are causing fuel shortages across Russia, with rationing in 16 regions and refining capacity down up to 20%.

Ukraine said it struck a pair of Russian oil refineries far behind the front lines on Sunday as President Vladimir Putin vowed to ramp up defenses.

President Putin emphasized the need for enhanced air defence systems to counter Ukrainian drone strikes and addressed fuel-related challenges effectively.

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine kept up its heavy drone assault on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south, as President Vladimir Putin a...

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Sunday, acknowledged that sustained Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure have caused fuel shortages in several regions,…

A fresh overnight Ukrainian assault set southern Russia’s major Sloviansk refinery on fire, killing one person. #EuropeNews

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from "a certain shortage" of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin on June 28, after repeated…

Vladimir Putin has acknowledged fuel shortages following strikes on Russian oil refineries, saying air defence production must be increased to protect infrastructure and reduce…

President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Sunday that Russia is facing a "certain shortage" of fuel following a wave of repeated Ukrainian strikes targeting oil refineries and…

Putin's comments mark the first time he has detailed the extent to which Ukraine's deep-strike successes have hampered Russia's fuel production.