June 23, 2026 9:44 PM
Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life
Russia is considering a diesel export ban, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday, while a newspaper reported on possible fuel imports to tackle shortages, especially in Crimea, which tightened restrictions on public services and activities. Russian President Vladimir Putin also made his first comments about Ukraine’s recent strikes on civilian infrastructure, including on Moscow’s oil refinery, saying they were a ploy to destabilise society. He also called on the government...