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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1945, Boris Galerkin, Russian mathematician and engineer (born 1871) passed away. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘No gas? I remember when food was rationed’: How Russian officials and propagandists are trying to reassure, shame, and intimidate Russians over the fuel crisis
Russia has been in the grip of a fuel crisis since late May. A gasoline shortage, initially localized, has spread across the entire country. Russians are now waiting in enormous lines at gas stations, searching online for ways to make their own gasoline, and even secretly siphoning it from parked cars. The authorities and the state propaganda machine are promising that the problem will soon be solved — while also shaming people for “panic buying” and urging them to be patient, recalling crises Russia has weathered before. Meduza has compiled a selection of quotes on the subject.
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Daily Mail
· Jul 5, 2026
Russia in meltdown: Empty petrol pumps, battlefield humiliation and warnings of an uprising as net closes in on scrambling Putin… amid warnings he may do the unthinkable
Russia in meltdown: Empty petrol pumps, battlefield humiliation and warnings of an uprising as net closes in on scrambling Putin… amid warnings he may do the unthinkable
Kyiv Post
· Jun 21, 2026
Decoding Putin
Vladmir Putin’s Russia Day remarks, delivered to decorated soldiers inside the Kremlin, rely on false claims that NATO is at war with Russia and that Moscow is advancing in Ukraine. In this article we break down the meaning, examine the lies, and explain the realities that Russia is masking losses, inventing threats and leaning on paranoid narratives to hide a weakening position.
Hot Air
· Jun 27, 2026
The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians
The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians
DawnNews English
· Jun 28, 2026
Vladimir Putin Acknowledges Fuel Shortages, Task Force Formed to Ensure Supply | Dawn News English
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged fuel shortages affecting parts of the country and announced the formation of a government task force to help stabilize fuel supplies. Officials say the new body will coordinate efforts to address supply challenges and ensure the availability of fuel across key regions. The development comes as energy security remains a major issue for Russia amid changing domestic demand and broader geopolitical pressures. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #russia #putin #fuelshortage #energy #energysecurity #worldnews #globaleconomy #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
DW News
· Jun 28, 2026
Russian President Putin acknowledges fuel supply problems | DW News
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged a "deficit" in fuel supplies, with shortages and long queues reported at petrol stations across the country. The situation follows a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting oil refineries and energy infrastructure, which analysts say has disrupted production and forced authorities to impose export curbs and rationing measures in several regions. #dwnews #ukrainewar #putin For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Associated Press
· Jul 1, 2026
Ukraine's drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a fuel crisis
The lines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and anxiety as months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country. #ukraine #russia #news Picture credit: Gov. Veniamin Kondratyev Telegram channel, ASTRA Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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