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Putin Admits Fuel Shortages Caused by Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Infrastructure

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged fuel shortages in Russia due to Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure. The attacks, which Ukraine claims are retribution for Russia's actions in 2022, are causing 'obvious' but not critical problems. Putin's admission comes as Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russian energy sites.

Putin stated during a Kremlin interview on June 28, 2026, that Russia is experiencing 'a certain shortage' of fuel, attributing it to repeated Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure. The Guardian reported that Kyiv calls these attacks fair retribution for Russia's bombardments of Ukrainian civilians and energy systems since February 2022. Rferl noted that the energy shortages are causing major problems for both citizens and industries in Russia.

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IndependentThe GuardianJun 29, 01:52 AM
Putin admits Ukrainian strikes driving Russian fuel shortages

Russian president says Ukraine’s attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ but not critical problems The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, acknowledged that the country was suffering from “a certain shortage” of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin on Sunday, after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war. Kyiv calls the attacks fair retribution for Russia’s near-daily barrages on Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure since its February 2022 offensive. Continue reading...

PublicRadio Free EuropeJun 29, 01:09 AM
Putin Acknowledges 'Certain Shortages' Of Energy Amid Ukrainian Attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged what outside experts, many regional officials, and everyday citizens have already noticed: Russia is facing energy shortages, causing major problems for citizens and industries.