Russia’s Fuel Crisis: Ukraine Strikes Threaten Putin’s War Machine

Ukraine’s sustained attacks on Russian energy sites are cutting fuel supplies and slowing military logistics. Shortages are growing in occupied Crimea, where fuel depots and supply lines have been hit repeatedly. The disruption raises a key question: Is the mounting pressure forcing President Vladimir Putin toward peace talks? Analysts say the strikes aim to weaken Russia’s ability to fight, not just its economy. For now, Moscow has not signaled any shift in its war strategy.