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Al Jazeera English • June 30, 2026 16:31

How severe is Russia’s energy shortage because of Ukrainian strikes?

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Analysts say Russia's fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the priority.

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Sky News (UK)

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