Kremlin confirms talks to buy fuel from abroad after Ukraine drone strikes disrupt refineries, straining domestic supplies.
Russia is negotiating gasoline imports to address a domestic fuel shortage following months of drone attacks on refineries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged active discussions with unspecified countries, contingent on acceptable pricing terms.
The move marks a shift for Russia, the world’s second-largest crude oil exporter, which has historically supplied its own fuel. Prior disruptions from Ukrainian strikes have reduced refining capacity, tightening domestic inventories.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the development could pressure global fuel supplies if Russia increases imports.