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strikeAug 24, 2026

Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia

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Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia’s allies. A Russian woman explained on camera what made her and a smiling, bearded man next to her drive to a petrol station in Kazakhstan.

Source: Mansur Mirovalev — Read the full report

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  • Mansur MirovalevBy Mansur Mirovalev

    Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia’s allies. A Russian woman explained on camera what made her and a smiling, bearded man next to her drive to a petr…

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