Russia is unable to cope with the fuel crisis in its domestic market, caused by strikes by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on its oil infrastructure. According to the ISW, attacks on Russian oil refineries are having an increasingly severe impact on the country’s fuel supply.
According to analysts, to stabilize the situation, Russian authorities have extended the ban on exports of diesel fuel and marine fuel, and have maintained the moratorium on the sale of gasoline and jet fuel abroad. However, these restrictions are not yielding the expected results, and the consequences of the attacks are being felt more and more acutely in Russia.
The ISW emphasizes that systematic Ukrainian strikes not only force the Russian civilian population to feel the effects of the war but also deprive Moscow of export opportunities. As a result, Russia has lost the ability to fully capitalize on the rise in global oil prices observed in recent months due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Earlier, it was reported that in Nizhny Novgorod, ahead of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s arrival, gasoline—which had recently been in short supply—was once again available at most gas stations. At the same time, lines formed at some stations.
At a number of gas stations in Nizhny Novgorod, including Lukoil and Gazpromneft, drivers were once again able to purchase gasoline. However, the availability of fuel does not mean that the shortage in the region has been resolved: lines have formed at some gas stations, and some stations continue to operate with a limited selection of products, according to an ISW report.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Russia this week took place under conditions of heightened secrecy. The decision to send the head of U.S. intelligence to Moscow in person was made personally by U.S. President Donald Trump.
During his secret visit to Moscow this week, CIA Director John Ratcliffe conveyed to the Russian side a pessimistic assessment of the course of the war against Ukraine and urged the Kremlin to begin serious negotiations before Russia’s military and economic situation deteriorates further.
On August 27, the European Commission stated that it had not been notified of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow. At the same time, the EU emphasized that it continues to strengthen its own defense capabilities.
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