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Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks

AllSides

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June 29, 2026

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Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time Sunday that Russia is facing fuel shortages following a wave of Ukrainian attacks deep inside the country. Putin said a task force was working to alleviate the issue, which has grown into a serious crisis as the Kremlin grapples with simmering discontent on a range of issues. Moscow must now also content with the renewed engagement of the United States, with President Donald Trump offering public praise for Kyiv's efforts...

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The Daily Beast

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· Jun 29, 2026

Putin Suffers Fresh Humiliation After Being Forced to Admit Crisis

Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin admitted that waves of Ukrainian attacks have resulted in Russia facing a “certain shortage” of fuel.The Russian president made the stark admission as Ukraine ramped up its strikes on Moscow’s major oil refineries during the conflict, which is now in its fifth year.“As for strikes against critical infrastructure in general, and energy infrastructure in particular, of course, these attacks on our infrastructure facilities create problems,” Putin said in an interview published by the Kremlin. “That’s obvious.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Hot Air

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· Jun 27, 2026

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api

MOSCOW: Russia mengharamkan eksport diesel dalam usaha menstabilkan krisis bekalan bahan api yang semakin memburuk susulan peningkatan serangan Ukraine terhadap infrastruktur tenaga negara itu. Langkah yang berkuat kuasa kelmarin dibuat selepas beberapa wilayah di Russia dilaporkan mengalami kekurangan bekalan bahan api. Lebih 90 peratus daripadanya berdepan catuan atau gangguan bekalan sejak Jun, menurut laporan media ... Read more The post Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

Russians fight over fuel at gas stations as Putin is forced to admit the country faces shortages in wake of Ukrainian attacks

Russians fight over fuel at gas stations as Putin is forced to admit the country faces shortages in wake of Ukrainian attacks

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Putin Admits Russia Faces Fuel Shortages as Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Supply

Putin Admits Russia Faces Fuel Shortages as Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Supply

Daily Express

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· Jun 25, 2026

Disaster for Putin as major oil refinery offline until 2027 after huge Ukraine strikes

The facility is expected to be out of action for at least six months.

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Related coverage for "Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks": The Daily Beast — Putin Suffers Fresh Humiliation After Being Forced to Admit Crisis. Hot Air — The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians. Utusan Malaysia — Russia larang eksport diesel tangani krisis bahan api. Daily Mail — Russians fight over fuel at gas stations as Putin is forced to admit the country faces shortages in wake of Ukrainian attacks. Sweden Herald — Putin Admits Russia Faces Fuel Shortages as Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Supply. Daily Express — Disaster for Putin as major oil refinery offline until 2027 after huge Ukraine strikes