Putin told his cabinet that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries are having no effect on the war. He said this at a meeting called to address the fuel crisis those strikes helped create.

Putin held a meeting to tackle the fuel crisis exacerbated by Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, claiming these strikes haven't impacted the war. Despite the shortages spreading across Russia and occupied Crimea, he downplayed the significance of the strikes. This situation underscores the broader energy and logistical challenges Russia faces amid the conflict, hinting at deeper issues that could affect both domestic stability and international relations.