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10. Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:59 PM
2 hrs ago

The Russian leader said a task force was working to alleviate the issue, which has grown into a crisis as the Kremlin grapples with simmering discontent on a range of issues.



https://www.nbcnews.com/world/russia/putin-fuel-shortages-russia-ukraine-attacks-crimea-rcna352192

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 contend with the renewed engagement of the United States, with President Donald Trump offering public praise for Kyiv’s efforts.

“These attacks on our infrastructure facilities do create problems, that is obvious,” Putin said in an interview with a state TV reporter, which marked the first time he publicly addressed the toll Kyiv’s campaign has taken on Russia’s energy sector.

But while Russia was “currently seeing a certain shortage” of fuel, he said, “the problems that have arisen are not of a critical nature.”

The fact that Putin is admitting these shortages shows you how bad the situation is

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Vladimir Putin Is Heading For A Fall [View all] littlemissmartypants 14 hrs ago OP
Stories of Putin hiding out in bunkers have been floating around for a month 31j20b3 14 hrs ago #1
perhaps poozwah 12 hrs ago #9
Maybe he should stay Figarosmom 13 hrs ago #2
😉❤️ littlemissmartypants 13 hrs ago #3
Very interesting article! BlueMTexpat 12 hrs ago #4
My pleasure, BlueMTexpat. It sure would! ❤️ littlemissmartypants 12 hrs ago #5
Reads like AI, but hopeful news nonetheless Orrex 12 hrs ago #6
It wouldn't surprise me if Forbes is using AI "journalism" at all! littlemissmartypants 12 hrs ago #7
He would have already been gone if Trump hadn't got into office Blue Full Moon 12 hrs ago #8
Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks LetMyPeopleVote 2 hrs ago #10
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