Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
President Vladimir Putin admitted on state television that fuel shortages in Russia are caused by Ukrainian strikes, though he maintained the situation is not critical. He acknowledged persistent problems at petrol stations and confirmed that fuel restrictions affect 56 Russian regions. Putin promised increased production of air defenses and repairs to affected refineries.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 17:28 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 18:50 UTC
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