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Will economic pressure move the Kremlin towards talks with Kyiv?

From Al Jazeera · () English

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  • Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have disrupted a third of the country's refining capacity.
  • This has led to fuel shortages, prompting Russia to extend export bans and restrict sales.
  • The article questions whether this economic pressure could push Russia toward peace talks.

Relentless Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries are creating a significant fuel crisis, disrupting an estimated one-third of the nation's oil refining capacity, according to independent energy analysts.

The resulting fuel shortage has forced Moscow to implement measures such as extending petrol export bans and restricting sales in over 40 regions, including Crimea. This economic pressure comes as the war enters its fifth year.

Despite the refinery disruptions, President Putin maintains that the strikes are not critical and reiterates his commitment to continuing the war until his stated goals are achieved. Russia continues its own offensive operations, including a large-scale strike on Kyiv on Thursday.

This situation raises a critical question: can sustained economic pressure on Russia's energy sector ultimately compel Moscow to engage in peace talks with Kyiv and bring an end to the protracted conflict?

President Putin says the strikes are not critical and insists the war will continue until his goals are met.

— President PutinPutin's assessment of the impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure.
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