Event Brief
Russia fuel shortages from refinery attacks could end war
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Summary: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel, with empty pumps and long waits reported. Dissident Russian economists say rising anger among ordinary Russians over shortages could help end the Ukraine war.
WHO: Dissident Russian economists
WHAT: They argue that growing anger over Russia’s fuel shortages could help end the Ukraine war.
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026 at 10:42 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Fuel shortages and long waits among ordinary Russians are increasing anger, which the economists say could help end the war.
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