Ordinary Russians are bearing the brunt of Putin's faltering war effort, with repeated Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities and logistics hubs disrupting fuel supplies.

As Ukrainian attacks continue to obliterate Russia's critical infrastructure, bringing the country to its knees, Vladimir Putin is being pushed to consider the unthinkable.

Ordinary Russians are bearing the brunt of Putin's faltering war effort, with repeated Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities and logistics hubs disrupting fuel supplies.

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia's oil refineries, causing a fuel crisis. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 5% YES.

European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia's banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely

Shortages of petrol and diesel are paralysing Russia with gargantuan queues at filling stations where prices are spiralling, and people are losing patience.