Polish embassy reports fuel shortages even in Moscow, raising questions about Russian exports — Sikorski
Poland’s embassy in Russia has reported fuel shortages even in Moscow, which typically receives priority supplies, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said in a post on X on Oct. 10.
Poland’s embassy in Russia has reported fuel shortages even in Moscow, despite the city typically receiving priority supplies. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated this on X, citing what he described as “reliable sources” that Ukraine has damaged about 50% of Russia’s oil refining capacity. This revelation has raised questions about the potential export of Russian diesel fuel, especially in light of the recent agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which would see Russia supplying hundreds of thousands of metric tons of diesel fuel to U.S. and global markets.
The U.S. Treasury Department has authorized these transactions through April 2027, with the aim of lowering prices. However, this move has sparked controversy, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticizing the U.S. decision as weak, alleging that it was made while a Ukrainian negotiating team was present in the United States.
Sikorski’s comments come amid ongoing tensions and disputes between Ukraine and Russia over the supply and export of fuel.
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