Ukraine Urges EU to Impose Restrictions on Gasoline Exports to Russia Amid Escalating Fuel Crisis

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Ukraine is in talks with the European Commission to establish a new sanctions framework aimed at deterring nations from sending gasoline and other oil products to Russia. This initiative comes in the wake of ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities, which have significantly diminished local fuel production. Reports from Reuters indicate that Russia's fuel generation dropped by 25% compared to the previous year in June, falling approximately 20% short of domestic requirements. In response to the shortages, Russia has ramped up gasoline imports from India, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. These negotiations may influence the European Union's forthcoming 22nd sanctions package, putting additional strain on Russia's energy supply network.

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00:00Ukraine is pushing the European Union to stop countries from selling gasoline to Russia.

00:05After months of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries,

00:09Moscow is facing growing fuel shortages, despite being one of the world's largest oil producers.

00:15Russian fuel production reportedly fell by about 25 percent in June,

00:20forcing the country to import gasoline from India, Kazakhstan, and Belarus.

00:25Now Ukraine wants new EU sanctions that could discourage those exports.

00:30And make it harder for Russia to replace lost supplies.

00:34Officials say discussions with the European Commission have already begun as work starts on the EU's next sanctions package.

00:41If approved, the move could increase economic pressure on Moscow, while fuel shortages continue to spread across Russia.

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