Russia’s oil empire under pressure: Can Putin still afford the Ukraine war? | The Dip Podcast

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Russia is one of the world's largest oil producers, so why are fuel prices inside Russia soaring to record highs? As Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian refineries and energy infrastructure, cracks are appearing.
3 Jul English Germany News

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