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moscowtimes 9d ago 051032ee… source ↗
Kremlin Confirms It’s in Talks to Import Gasoline
Kremlin Confirms It’s in Talks to Import Gasoline Spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to name the specific countries involved in the negotiations on foreign gasoline purchases.
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Kremlin admits Russia is holding talks on fuel imports amid shortages
Kremlin admits Russia is holding talks on fuel imports amid shortages Russia is in talks with other countries about the possible import of petroleum products, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on June 30, according to Russian state-aligned media. Moscow is allegedly prepared to buy fuel from abroad if acceptable prices can be agreed. He did not specify which countries Russia is negotiating with. “Contacts are being established,” he said. “If agreements are reached on acceptable prices, then this will happen. It will be another step toward stabilizing the market, aimed at curbing this surge in demand.” Ad Read also: Fuel rationing spreads further across Russia Earlier, Reuters reported that Russia had asked Kazakhstan to supply about 50,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline. Fuel crisis in Russia According to Russian propaganda outlet RBC, as of June 29 official restrictions on fuel sales had already been introduced in more than 40 Russian regions, as well as in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Complaints about shortages, however, were coming from 85 regions. On June 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly acknowledged for the first time that gasoline problems had emerged…
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Kremlin: Russia is in talks to import fuel, but does not ... - Факти
Kremlin: Russia is in talks to import fuel, but does not ... - Факти World » Kremlin: Russia is in talks to import fuel, but does not disclose with which countries Kremlin: Russia is in talks to import fuel, but does not disclose with which countries Moscow says it is discussing measures to stabilize the market, and Dmitry Peskov again accused Ukraine of the death of a child in a drone attack near Moscow Jun 30, 2026 13:38, renew at Jun 30, 2026 13:36 140 Eli Stoanova Author at Fakti.bg The Kremlin will not disclose with which countries it is in talks to import fuel. This was stated by the spokesman for the Russian President Dmitry Peskov, quoted by TASS, reports BTA. “For understandable reasons, we will not talk about this“, Peskov said in response to a question about where Russia could import fuel. According to him, contacts are ongoing with various countries, but details will not be disclosed. He pointed out that if agreements on acceptable prices are reached, this will be another step towards stabilizing the Russian fuel market. According to him, the package of measures is being discussed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, and more information should be provided by the …
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Russia to import gasoline as Ukrainian strikes force Putin to use ...
Russia to import gasoline as Ukrainian strikes force Putin to use ... The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that Russia is in talks to import gasoline from abroad, an extraordinary step for one of the world's largest oil exporters, as Ukrainian drone strikes continue to disrupt the country. This acknowledgment marks the clearest sign yet that Moscow is struggling to stabilize its domestic fuel market after months of Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and energy infrastructure. "Discussions are actively being held," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, adding that imports would proceed if agreements could be reached "at acceptable price points." He declined to identify the countries involved. Advertisement Russia is the world's second-largest crude oil exporter and third-largest exporter of refined petroleum products, making the prospect of gasoline imports politically and economically surprising. Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend publicly acknowledged that Russia faces a fuel shortage, saying national gasoline reserves have fallen to 1.7 million metric tons — around 4 percent lower than a year ago. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has described imports …
bluesky 2d ago 23638b56… source ↗
⚡ BREAKING: Kremlin's Peskov says Russia plans to import gas to stabilize energy market — first such move since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, marking a historic reversal for the world's top gas...
⚡ BREAKING: Kremlin's Peskov says Russia plans to import gas to stabilize energy market — first such move since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, marking a historic reversal for the world's top gas exporter. #Russia #Energy #Geopolitics #Defense
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Kremlin Confirms It’s in Talks to Import Gasoline
Kremlin Confirms It’s in Talks to Import Gasoline June 30, 2026 A gas station in Moscow. Dmitry Belitsky / Moskva News Agency The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that the Russian government is in negotiations with other countries to purchase gasoline as it tries to stabilize its domestic market following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries and energy infrastructure that have led to fuel rationing. “Discussions are actively being held,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during a daily briefing. Peskov declined to name the specific countries involved in the talks. “If agreements can be reached at acceptable price points, then [imports] will move forward,” he added. Last week, Reuters cited industry sources as saying that Russia was discussing importing 50,000 metric tons of AI-92 grade gasoline from Kazakhstan. At the time, Kazakhstan’s energy minister said that Moscow had not formally approached Astana for those supplies. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged this weekend that Russia is facing a fuel shortage following recent Ukrainian strikes. He estimated Russia’s total gasoline reserves at 1.7 million metric tons, marking a 4% decline compared to the sam…
timesofindia 8d ago 5040790e… source ↗
Russia turns to India for gasoline as fuel shortages deepen after Ukrainian strikes
Russia turns to India for gasoline as fuel shortages deepen after Ukrainian strikes The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was in discussions with several countries about importing fuel at acceptable prices. One industry source said India has already shipped at least 60,000 metric tonnes of gasoline to Russia. Another source said two cargoes, each carrying between 30,000 and 40,000 tonnes, have been dispatched.
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Russia Confirms Plans to Import Gasoline to Stabilize ... - One News Page
Russia Confirms Plans to Import Gasoline to Stabilize ... - One News Page Russia Confirms Plans to Import Gasoline to Stabilize Domestic Fuel Market Published 30 Jun 2026 Russia is indeed planning to import a certain volume of gasoline in order to support the domestic market, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. According to him, the purchases would become "another step toward stabilizing the market, aimed at reducing this wave of heightened demand," provided that agreements on pricing can be reached. At the same time, the Kremlin representative declined to specify from which countries the fuel would be purchased. Russia Discusses Energy Cooperation With Kazakhstan Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to the Kremlin, the leaders discussed several topics, including "mutually beneficial bilateral projects in trade, economic cooperation, and the energy sector." Full Article
timesofindia 8d ago 7c2d53e1… source ↗
Russia turns to India for gasoline as fuel shortages deepen after Ukrainian strikes
Russia turns to India for gasoline as fuel shortages deepen after Ukrainian strikes The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was in discussions with several countries about importing fuel at acceptable prices. One industry source said India has already shipped at least 60,000 metric tonnes of gasoline to Russia. Another source said two cargoes, each carrying between 30,000 and 40,000 tonnes, have been dispatched.
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Russia admits it may have to import gasoline from abroad
Russia admits it may have to import gasoline from abroad Russia admits it may have to import gasoline from abroad Sun, June 28, 2026 - 18:56 2 min One of the biggest oil producers in the world plans to bring in fuel from abroad Dariia Yankovska River polluted with oil in Tuapse following refinery incident (April 29, 2026) (photo: Getty Images) The Russian government plans to introduce measures to stabilize its domestic fuel market. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Moscow has launched two mechanisms that the Kremlin describes as key measures for the fuel market. Special tax conditions have been created for both. "We have two key measures that are currently being implemented, and for which preferential tax conditions have been created to ensure economic viability. The first measure is imports," the deputy prime minister said. The second step is a reduction in the mandatory volume of gasoline sales on the exchange, from 15% to 10% of production. Russia's government has also limited price fluctuations in trading, setting a cap of no more than one-hundredth of a ruble per transaction. This effectively represents direct state intervention in exchange mechanisms. "First of all,…
meduza 9d ago 9dd67b9c… source ↗
‘Contacts are being made’: Kremlin says it is negotiating to buy fuel abroad
‘Contacts are being made’: Kremlin says it is negotiating to buy fuel abroad <p>Russia is negotiating to import fuel, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, declining to say which countries Moscow is looking to buy petroleum products from (the following is a quote via the Telegram channel Vy Slushali).<p>
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Kremlin says Russia in talks over potential fuel imports but keeps ...
Kremlin says Russia in talks over potential fuel imports but keeps ... Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was in contact with foreign countries over possible fuel imports but declined to identify the potential suppliers, saying the information would not be disclosed for "obvious reasons," according to Russianmedia. "We will not talk about that for obvious reasons," Peskov told reporters when asked which countries Russia could import fuel from. "Contacts are underway." Peskov said that if agreements were reached on fuel imports at acceptable prices, the supplies would help stabilise the domestic market. "If agreements are reached on fuel supplies to Russia at acceptable prices, then this will happen," he said. "It will be another step towards stabilising the market and is aimed at reducing the surge in demand." By Aghakazim Guliyev
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Kremlin Engages in Talks to Import Gasoline Amid Fuel Crisis
Kremlin Engages in Talks to Import Gasoline Amid Fuel Crisis The Kremlin has confirmed that it is currently negotiating with other countries regarding the import of gasoline. This move comes as Russia grapples with growing fuel shortages attributed to recent drone strikes on oil refineries and energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated during a press briefing that discussions are actively ongoing. However, he did not disclose the specific nations involved in these negotiations. Peskov remarked, "If agreements can be reached at acceptable price points, then imports will move forward." Reports from Reuters indicated that Russia is in talks to import approximately 50,000 metric tons of AI-92 grade gasoline from Kazakhstan. Nevertheless, Kazakhstan’s energy minister clarified that Moscow had not yet formally requested these supplies. In a candid acknowledgment, President Vladimir Putin remarked that Russia is experiencing a fuel shortage due to the impact of Ukrainian strikes. He estimated that the nation's gasoline reserves stand at 1.7 million metric tons, reflecting a 4% decrease compared to the same period last year. Deputy Prime Minister Alexande…
bluesky 9d ago ef2c5267… source ↗
Kremlin Confirms It’s in Talks to Import Gasoline - The Moscow Times share.google/4Z0yfRU5HDMi... Crude oil, LNG, OPEC, BRICS countries, your attitude and West's sanctions failure..Putin dictatorship,...
Kremlin Confirms It’s in Talks to Import Gasoline - The Moscow Times share.google/4Z0yfRU5HDMi... Crude oil, LNG, OPEC, BRICS countries, your attitude and West's sanctions failure..Putin dictatorship,it's not easy collapse.

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No verdict, no pronouncement. The model extracts atomic factual claims with verbatim quotes; every quote is validated against the source text and corroboration is computed by counting how many editorially-opposed blocs assert each fact.

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cross-perspective · 3The Kremlin said it is in talks to import gasoline or other fuel from abroad.
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bluesky“Kremlin Confirms It’s in Talks to Import Gasoline” meduza“‘Contacts are being made’: Kremlin says it is negotiating to buy fuel abroad” moscowtimes“Kremlin Confirms It’s in Talks to Import Gasoline” timesofindia“The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was in discussions with several countries about importing fuel at acceptable prices.” english.nv.ua“Kremlin admits Russia is holding talks on fuel imports amid shortages”
broadly confirmedKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to name the specific countries involved in the fuel‑import negotiations.
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meduza“declining to say which countries Moscow is looking to buy petroleum products from” moscowtimes“Spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to name the specific countries involved in the negotiations on foreign gasoline purchases.” english.nv.ua“He did not specify which countries Russia is negotiating with.”
cross-perspective · 2The Kremlin said the fuel‑import talks depend on reaching acceptable prices.
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timesofindia“The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was in discussions with several countries about importing fuel at acceptable prices.” english.nv.ua“If agreements are reached on acceptable prices, then this will happen.”

Single-source · 5 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)

An industry source said India has already shipped at least 60,000 metric tonnes of gasoline to Russia.
timesofindia
An industry source said two cargoes, each carrying between 30,000 and 40,000 tonnes, have been dispatched.
timesofindia
Reuters reported that Russia asked Kazakhstan to supply about 50,000 tons of AI‑92 gasoline.
english.nv.ua
Official restrictions on fuel sales had been introduced in more than 40 Russian regions and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as of 29 June.
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Complaints about gasoline shortages were coming from 85 regions.
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bluesky “Putin dictatorship,it's not easy collapse.” → bluesky
timesofindia “Russia turns to India for gasoline as fuel shortages deepen after Ukrainian strikes” → timesofindia

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