Ukraine war: "At 70 percent of gas stations, there is currently no gasoline in Russia"
Military expert Nico Lange explains the tactics behind the Ukrainian airstrikes – and why Vladimir Putin is courting votes ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, primarily in the far east.
Russia's war in Ukraine has lasted four and a half years, with both sides intensifying airstrikes in recent weeks. Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Russian logistics, including Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, causing significant disruptions. According to security expert Nico Lange, the Russian population is increasingly feeling the effects of the war in their daily lives, with 70% of gas stations running out of fuel and widespread anxiety about potential shortages.
Lange believes that while there are signs that economic sanctions are taking effect, Russian President Putin remains committed to continuing the war, and a general mobilization in the fall is unlikely.
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