How severe is Russia’s energy shortage because of Ukrainian strikes?
Key takeaways
- Analysts say Russia’s fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the Kremlin’s priority.
- In unusually candid public remarks to a meeting of senior officials on Sunday, Putin explicitly acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes had led to fuel rationing.
- “You are well aware that problems for drivers and for businesses persist,” he said, according to Russian news agencies. “Unfortunately, there are still queues at petrol stations too.”
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Analysts say Russia’s fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the Kremlin’s priority.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Fuel shortages have resulted in cars lining up at petrol stations in Moscow, Russia, on June 30, 2026 [Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Photo]By Federica Marsi Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure are intensifying fuel shortages in Russia, triggering a rare admission from President Vladimir Putin of the gravity of the situation.
In unusually candid public remarks to a meeting of senior officials on Sunday, Putin explicitly acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes had led to fuel rationing.