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Russian economic pessimism hits 20-year high as fuel shortages bite in Moscow

A Gallup poll has found that economic pessimism in Russia has hit a 20-year high, following President Putin's rare admission that the military is suffering from a fuel shortage. Ukrainian drones have been striking Russian oil infrastructure for months, and the consequences are now being felt even in Moscow — typically the last place to experience such hardship. The findings suggest the cumulative effect of Ukraine's drone campaign is beginning to erode confidence inside Russia itself.

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