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Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks on energy sector
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Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks on energy sector

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged fuel shortages impacting the country.
  • He stated these shortages are a consequence of Ukrainian attacks on Russia's energy sector.
  • Putin emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and secure fuel supplies, particularly in Crimea.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted to fuel shortages within Russia, attributing the problem to repeated Ukrainian attacks on the nation's energy infrastructure.

"When it comes to attacks on critical infrastructure in general, and energy infrastructure in particular, these attacks on our infrastructure naturally create problems, that is obvious," Putin said in an interview published by the Kremlin on Sunday.

When it comes to attacks on critical infrastructure in general, and energy infrastructure in particular, these attacks on our infrastructure naturally create problems, that is obvious.

— Vladimir PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin acknowledging the impact of Ukrainian attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure.

He further elaborated, "Right now, we are experiencing a certain fuel shortage, but it is not critical." The president identified the immediate priorities as bolstering Russia's air defense capabilities and ensuring fuel supplies, with a specific focus on the annexed Crimean peninsula.

Authorities in Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, declared a state of emergency on Friday due to fuel shortages and power outages resulting from Ukrainian strikes. Ukraine has framed these attacks as justified retaliation for Russia's near-daily assaults on Ukrainian civilians and energy facilities.

Right now, we are experiencing a certain fuel shortage, but it is not critical.

— Vladimir PutinPutin's assessment of the current fuel shortage in Russia.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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