Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
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"is basically the backbone of Russian occupation in the south"
— Clément Molin , Academic
"Unfortunately, it does not appear possible to fully satisfy the demand for fuel at the current moment"
— Sergei Aksyonov , Politician
Key People
An analyst at the French-based think tank Atum Mundi.
An expert in Russia's oil industry and associate at Harvard University's Davis Center.
Ukraine's drone forces commander.
The Kremlin-appointed regional head of Crimea.
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Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
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