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Gasoline shortages are creating problems for residents of the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula. There are no prospects for improvement.
Simferopol – As Kyiv intensified attacks on Russian oil facilities and transport infrastructure during the war in Ukraine, fuel shortages began to occur in many parts of Russia. The situation is especially dangerous on the annexed Crimean Peninsula, where individuals can no longer obtain gasoline. Residents may have to endure this situation longer, and the crisis is forcing Vladimir Putin to act.
According to the Russian-appointed Crimean governor, the fuel shortage on the peninsula will last even longer. © photo alliance/dpa/AP | –
“The situation with fuel supplies remains tense and will continue for some time,” the Russian governor of Crimea Sergei Aksenov wrote on Telegram, Reuters reports. “On some days fuel will not be available for sale.” Aksenov continued that he spoke with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev about the crisis and solutions had been found.
The oil crisis in Crimea will last longer
The Kremlin’s central narrative, that the Russian population will not feel the war in Ukraine in their daily lives, has long been invalidated, even if propaganda tries to support it. In fact, people are very aware of high inflation, as well as rising costs of living and fuel.
Aksenov’s warnings to Crimea that the fuel shortage is not temporary are considered one of the most striking recognitions of the occupation authorities. In early July, gasoline prices in Crimea rose 30 percent, leading to explosive black market transactions. There has been a regional state of emergency since the end of June, and the Russian government has also imposed a ban on fuel exports.
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Putin called on the government to provide subsidies
The solution to the situation now comes from Putin himself. How Kyiv Independent The Russian President reportedly called on the government to provide subsidies to the population of Crimea. Payments should arrive “as quickly as possible” because “citizens should not feel any burden from the escalation of the crisis,” Putin said in a July 8 speech, according to Russian state media.
As Russia’s economic crisis continues to worsen, Ukraine is stepping up attacks using armed drones. This was stated by the commander of the unmanned systems of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Robert Brovdi. Kyiv Independent reported that long-range drones attacked ships of the Russian shadow fleet. In just three consecutive nights, 31 tankers were hit. (Sources: Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post) (mt)