Day: July 17, 2026

Russia’s fuel crisis is triggering an internal class war. According to exiled Russian economist Igor Lipsits, the level of hatred building up in the regions against Moscow is unprecedented.

As Ukrainian drone strikes paralyze refineries, the Kremlin is dry-sucking fuel from rural provinces to keep Moscow’s gas stations full—ensuring the capital’s elite can maintain the illusion of normalcy.

The consequences are devastating:

Farming on pause: Regional farmers are left without diesel, unable to harvest crops during peak season.

Economic paralysis: Over 60 regions are facing severe shortages, setting up a brutal food crisis and hyperinflation for autumn.

Putin is trading Russia’s long-term food security and regional stability just to maintain a polished propaganda facade in Moscow. You can’t run tractors on Kremlin press releases. 🇷🇺📉🌾

— @jalle51 Jul 17, 2026