Fuel in Russia: Putin Announces a Supply System Hard to Target

Vladimir Putin announced on July 13, 2026, the creation of a supply network designed to resist Ukrainian strikes, particularly in annexed Crimea. He spoke at the "Everything for Victory!" forum organized by the Popular Front movement. This announcement follows his acknowledgment on June 29 of a fuel shortage due to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. Putin stated that Russia's energy industry remains strong and that the situation will gradually improve.