Russia's fuel crisis: is Putin under pressure?
Russia's fuel crisis: Is Putin under pressure?
Summary
Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics, with shortages mounting in occupied Crimea. The piece examines whether the pressure could push Putin toward negotiations.
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Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics. With shortages mounting in occupied Crimea, is the pressure pushing Putin toward negotiations?
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