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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 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 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. 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.
What does a Russian summer look like without gasoline? Imagine 18-hour lines, National Guard patrols, and Brodsky parodies.
Russia’s fuel crisis, triggered by sustained Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, grows more severe by the day. Gasoline shortages, or sharp spikes in demand driven by fears of a deeper deficit, have been reported in nearly every region of the country. Over the weekend, even President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the shortages, though he added that the gasoline deficit is “not critical.” Authorities in 26 regions have already imposed restrictions on fuel sales, but so far those measures have done little to contain the crisis. Lines at gas stations keep getting longer, and Russians are flooding social media with complaints that they can’t fill up their cars. Meduza has collected some of the most striking online reactions to the fuel shortage.
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Hot Air
· Jun 27, 2026
The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians
The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians
Wall Street Journal
· Jun 26, 2026
Ukraine’s Growing Drone Armada Is Overwhelming Russia’s Air Defenses
Kyiv’s escalating campaign is leading to restrictions on fuel sales in Russia, surging gasoline prices and regular images of black smoke clouds.
AzerNews
· Jul 10, 2026
Russia's diesel ban reveals Armenia's energy security dilemma
Russia's diesel export ban, announced by Deputy PM Novak, eliminates the source of 83 of Armenia's diesel imports overnight. With Iran under sanctions and European alternatives too expensive to scale, Yerevan is staring at its most acute energy vulnerability since independence, and the country best positioned to fill the gap is the one it was at war with four years ago.
Meduza.io
· Jul 1, 2026
Russia gasoline and diesel prices rose again in late June, Rosstat data show
Gasoline prices in Russia climbed 1.6 and diesel prices rose 2.2 in the week of June 23–29, according to Rosstat’s weekly data on rising fuel prices in the country. The Bell was among the first to report the release.
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· Jul 7, 2026
Marathon Petroleum: Focus On Russia, Not Just Iran
Marathon Petroleum: Focus On Russia, Not Just Iran
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
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Related coverage for "What does a Russian summer look like without gasoline? Imagine 18-hour lines, National Guard patrols, and Brodsky parodies.": Hot Air — The Lack of Gasoline is Getting to Russians. Wall Street Journal — Ukraine’s Growing Drone Armada Is Overwhelming Russia’s Air Defenses. AzerNews — Russia's diesel ban reveals Armenia's energy security dilemma. Meduza.io — Russia gasoline and diesel prices rose again in late June, Rosstat data show. Seeking Alpha — Marathon Petroleum: Focus On Russia, Not Just Iran. South China Morning Post — Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market