Russia Grapples With Gas Shortage Amid Ominous Silence from Putin Over Crisis Response

Russia is experiencing a severe gasoline shortage, with long lines of cars and trucks waiting for fuel in Moscow, as the country struggles to cope with an acute national crisis. The situation has become so dire that many drivers have spent their entire day waiting for gasoline, highlighting the severity of the shortage. Despite the desperation on the streets, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears unwilling to back down, suggesting that he will not blink in the face of economic pressure from Western sanctions.