Russia begins importing gasoline from India as Ukrainian strikes cripple domestic refineries
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Russia has begun importing gasoline from India by sea to ease domestic fuel shortages caused by repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on its refining infrastructure, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday. The move marks Russia’s first major fuel imports since the post-Soviet era, as Moscow scrambles to stabilize a market roiled by near-daily Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that Ukrainian forces had struck Russia’s major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, deepening the crisis for a refining sector already operating at reduced capacity. The Ufa refinery, one of Russia’s largest, has become a repeated target in Ukraine’s campaign to cripple Moscow’s war machine by disrupting fuel supplies.
The shortages have driven gasoline and diesel prices sharply higher in Russia, with Rosstat data showing further increases in late June. Peskov acknowledged the crisis on Tuesday, stating that Moscow is negotiating with several countries to import fuel—a stark reversal from Russia’s long-standing policy of energy self-sufficiency.
The fuel crisis has intensified as Ukraine’s long-range strikes have forced Russia to reroute critical supply lines, with reports indicating that Russian troops are now forced to march up to 18 miles to reach frontline positions due to disrupted logistics.
Domestic discontent is growing, with Russian state pollster Gallup reporting a record drop in public confidence in institutions, as 60% of respondents say living conditions are worsening amid the war’s economic strain. Analysts note that the fuel shortages, combined with mounting casualties and stalled military progress, are fueling rare public criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s handling of the war.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s sustained campaign against Russian energy infrastructure has forced Moscow to seek alternative suppliers, including India, which had previously purchased Russian crude oil before now exporting gasoline back to Russia. The Kremlin’s pivot to imports underscores the severity of the damage inflicted on Russia’s refining capacity, which has struggled to recover from months of targeted strikes.
As the war enters its third year, the fuel crisis threatens to further strain Russia’s war economy, while Ukraine’s ability to degrade Moscow’s military logistics continues to reshape the conflict’s dynamics. With no immediate end in sight, the latest developments signal a critical juncture for both nations’ strategic positions.
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