Fuel crisis deepens in Russia, sources say Putin will not…

Fuel crisis deepens in Russia, sources say Putin will not back down

11.07.2026 16:01 HotInfo 21

According to new information, following Ukrainian attacks on refineries and energy infrastructure, Russia now covers approximately 65 percent of average seasonal gasoline consumption. The crisis has spread to several regions: authorities in the Novosibirsk Oblast have urged residents to limit car trips, while in the Tomsk Oblast officials have been advised to hold meetings online more often. teraz.sk ↗

At the same time, according to several reports, the Kremlin is not preparing for any peace concessions. Sources close to the Russian leadership say Vladimir Putin wants to continue the war and instead expect further escalation. According to these accounts, Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, ports, and other targets in Russia have strengthened his resolve to keep fighting, even though the consequences of the war are increasingly affecting ordinary Russian citizens. hnonline.sk ↗

New reports add to the picture of growing pressure on Moscow. Due to a shortage of personnel, Russia is reportedly having to deploy conscripts for tasks outside the military as well, such as firefighting and emergency response. Russian authorities are also reportedly considering, according to Polish media, a return to the practice of exit visas known from Soviet times, as reported by a Telegram channel citing a source in government circles. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗

At the front, the dispute over Kostiantynivka continues, with Putin having announced its capture while the Ukrainian side denies this. Further developments will show whether the combination of the fuel crisis, Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia, and internal pressure will limit the Kremlin's ability to continue its current strategy. seznamzpravy.cz ↗

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