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Russia’s oil empire under pressure: Can Putin still afford the Ukraine war? | The Dip Podcast

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July 5, 2026

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Russia is one of the world's largest oil producers, so why are fuel prices inside Russia soaring to record highs? As Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian refineries and energy infrastructure, cracks are beginning to appear in one of the Kremlin's most important economic lifelines. And these drone strikes? A consequence of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #dwdip #dwbusiness 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

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Daily Mail

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· 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

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 7, 2026

Marathon Petroleum: Focus On Russia, Not Just Iran

Marathon Petroleum: Focus On Russia, Not Just Iran

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.

DW News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Now even Putin acknowledges Russia's fuel crisis | DW News

As gas stations across Russia run dry, one of the world's largest oil exporters is being forced to consider buying fuel from others. This is the result of the so-called Ukraine's "long-range sanctions". 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

Bloomberg

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· Jun 21, 2026

Fuel Shortages in Russia Amid Ukraine Drone Attacks

Over 50 regions in Russia are currently experiencing severe fuel shortages. These shortages are attributed to long-range sanctions and targeted Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and ports, which have significantly reduced Russia's refining capacity by 20-30. Bloomberg News Senior Writer Stephanie Baker joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the situation the world's second-largest oil producer finds itself in. (Source: Bloomberg)

RedState

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· Jul 9, 2026

Back to Basics: Gas-Poor Russia's New Demand for Actual Horsepower

Back to Basics: Gas-Poor Russia's New Demand for Actual Horsepower

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