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[–] 56 points 17 hours ago (9 children)

Seriously doubt this “russian diesel” even exists

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  • [–] 44 points 17 hours ago (8 children)

    Considering the Ukrainians have been blowing up refineries and fuel storage depos for months now, I agree with you. That diesel doesn't exist.

    Also I remember reading that Russians implemented fuel rationing in some parts of the country.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 hours ago*

    Russia still has refineries, just because there is a shortage doesn’t mean they don’t still produce some.

    while diesel production is estimated to have fallen by nearly 30%

    https://www.iea.org/commentaries/russian-refining-sector-struggles-amid-intensifying-ukrainian-attacks

    A deal with Trump is a much more important policy goal for Putin, even the decreased availability for his populace can be spin as a non lethal sacrifice/weapon to “liberate Ukraine from nazism”.

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  • [–] 30 points 16 hours ago (4 children)

    I'm thinking its all a show/lie. When it doesn't show up he is to be able to tell the American people that Ukraine is driving up prices and attacking american fuel...

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  • [–] 18 points 16 hours ago (3 children)

    Oh, definitely. He's gonna use it to cut all US support to Ukraine. Which would also help Putin a lot.

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  • [–] 9 points 13 hours ago (1 child)

    They still offer intelligence support I believe. Don't think they give anything else otherwise and haven't ever since Trump took power.

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