Russia's Fuel Crisis Exposes the War's True Cost The long queues snaking around Moscow's petrol stations are a stark reminder of the war's impact on everyday Russians, revealing the economic and social costs that have grown increasingly evident.
Despite these costs, it remains unclear whether President Putin will shift course in Ukraine. Driving through Moscow reveals a city struggling to cope with fuel shortages.
Petrol stations are either closed due to lack of supply or have long queues that seem to stretch on forever.