Russian deputy prime minister and former energy minister (2012–2020)
Petrol queues have stretched across Moscow and surrounding regions as Ukrainian drone strikes press refineries and logistics bottlenecks worsen fuel supply. Authorities have imposed purchase limits and tightened enforcement as demonstrations and fines accompany the crisis. The situation has deepened regional strain amid ongoing sanctions and the war in Ukraine.
Russia has begun loading and dispatching diesel tankers under a deal with the United States that temporarily lifts U.S. sanctions on Russian fuel. Shipping trackers and Russian officials say multiple vessels carrying tens of thousands of tonnes are en route to Atlantic markets, including at least one tanker signalled for the U.S. East Coast. The shipments have provoked legal and political pushback.
Ukrainian forces have paused strikes on Russian refineries following Trump’s energy ceasefire, with Kyiv resuming attacks as Moscow continues targeting energy infrastructure. The dispute centers on U.S. intelligence sharing and Western aid, as European leaders pressure for faster support.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have intensified while Russian strikes target Ukrainian energy facilities. Across multiple regions, outages threaten daily life and industrial activity as both sides press for defense leverage. A six-day ceasefire around Kherson shows fragile progress amid ongoing combat and shifting energy dynamics.