Putin acknowledges Russia facing fuel shortages following Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that while these problems included a "certain shortage" of fuel, the problems are not particularly critical.

Published: June 29, 2026 10:50am

Updated: June 29, 2026 11:17am

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that Russia is facing fuel shortages after Ukraine attacked infrastructure deep inside the country. 

“These attacks on our infrastructure facilities do create problems, that is obvious,” Putin said in an interview with a state TV reporter on Sunday, NBC News reported

He said that while these problems included a "certain shortage" of fuel, the problems are not particularly critical. 

Putin said that a task force is working to address the fuel shortages. The statements come after he chaired a meeting with government officials on Sunday, where the possibility of banning diesel exports was considered. 

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