Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged fuel shortages across the country, attributing them to Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. While he downplayed the severity, he admitted the situation is impacting motorists and the agricultural sector.
Why it matters
This rare admission suggests that the economic and logistical impact of the war is reaching a point where it can no longer be hidden from the Russian public.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Putin told Russian state TV that the fuel shortage faced by his country was not "critical"
The article reports on Putin's statements and the reality of the shortages using verifiable facts and independent Russian media sources.
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