Russia has imposed a temporary ban on diesel fuel exports as authorities attempt to ease growing fuel shortages on the domestic market, while President Vladimir Putin insisted the country's energy sector remains resilient despite mounting pressure. Speaking at a government meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that diesel exports have been suspended with immediate effect in an effort to redirect more fuel to Russian consumers.

Russia has introduced a full ban on diesel fuel exports and plans to start importing fuel at the same time.

Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after a campaign of Ukrainian drone attacks on oil…