Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21pm on 29 Jun 2026,Monday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian missile and drone strikes, marking a rare admission of the war's impact inside Russia. Speaking to senior officials and oil executives, Putin said motorists, businesses and farmers were facing fuel supply problems, with queues at petrol stations reported in several regions. He admitted Crimea had only a few days of fuel reserves but insisted the situation was "not critical." Putin blamed Ukraine for targeting Russia's energy infrastructure and vowed to strengthen air defences and speed up refinery repairs, while maintaining that Russia's military campaign remained on course. (PC: BBC)
