Putin Seeks Peace Talks as Ukraine Strikes Trigger Fuel Shortages Across Russia
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Updated · The Independent · Jun 30
Putin Seeks Peace Talks as Ukraine Strikes Trigger Fuel Shortages Across Russia
3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Jun 30
Summary
Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready for peace negotiations with Ukraine, a rare public shift that followed his admission that the war is not going to plan.
Fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on refineries, bridges and logistics hubs have disrupted transport, closed airports and strained Russia’s military supply chain.
Crimea and Sevastopol have been hit especially hard, with Russian-installed authorities imposing early closures on public transport, large shops and cafes.
Kremlin officials have also complained that understandings they believed were reached with Donald Trump at last year’s Anchorage summit are no longer being honored by Washington.
The appeal for talks comes as Ukraine claims growing momentum, including pressure on Russia’s Black Sea position and deeper attacks on occupied territory and energy infrastructure.