Putin says Russia faces fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged fuel shortages in Russia caused by Ukrainian drone strikes, according to CNBC. The statement marks the first time Putin has publicly detailed the extent to which Ukraine's deep-strike operations have disrupted Russia's fuel production—a notable admission given his typical downplaying of military setbacks.

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