Putin promises to supply Crimea with fuel after Kyiv attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised to address the fuel shortage in Crimea, an annexed peninsula facing escalating attacks from Ukraine. Putin stated that the region's monthly fuel requirement of 70,000 tons would be met through enhanced land and sea deliveries.

This assurance comes after Crimean authorities declared a state of emergency earlier this week. The peninsula has experienced power outages and a scarcity of fuel due to persistent daily attacks by Ukrainian forces. Putin expressed confidence that the task of supplying fuel would be successfully completed.

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As for the supply of fuel to Crimea... its monthly need is 70,000 tons. Currently, Crimea has reserves for a few days, but its needs will be covered.

In an interview with host Pavel Zarubin, Putin emphasized that while current reserves in Crimea are sufficient for only a few days, the necessary supplies will be forthcoming. The pledge aims to stabilize the situation in the peninsula, which has been under increasing pressure from the ongoing conflict.

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I am convinced that this task will be fulfilled.