Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare admission that Ukrainian strikes are causing fuel shortages in Russia. He acknowledged the attacks were creating problems but denied the shortages were critical.
Preview
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".
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