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Sun Aug 31, 2025, 02:57 AM Aug 31

Russia's Economic Chaos: Fuel Shortages & Bank Failures - Jason Jay Smart



Explosions shook Crimea in Novofedorivka, Sevastopol, and Hvardiiske while Russia’s refineries in Krasnodar, Samara, and Kuibyshev burned. Ukrainian drone strikes and sabotage cut fuel supplies, rail lines, and power. Passenger ferries in Sevastopol were suspended, and residents were told to stockpile fuel as shortages spread.

At the same time, Russia’s economy is cracking. Gazprombank reported profits down 40 percent. Roscosmos firms declared bankruptcy. Mechel and Severstal posted massive losses. Living standards plunged across the country. Banks, factories, and refineries are failing together. Russia is burning from the inside.

This video explains how Ukrainian strikes, sabotage operations, and international sanctions are collapsing Russia’s energy system and its economy at the same time.
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