Ukraine Russia War Latest: Russian Drones Hit Coca Cola Plant Outside Kyiv, Says Zelensky The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has taken a devastating toll on both countries' economies, but Russia's financial situation is more precarious than its leaders would have you believe.
President Vladimir Putin recently downplayed his country's ballooning deficit, saying it was "not critical," despite fuel shortages and rationing across the country.
Fuel queues are a familiar sight in Russia these days, and they're not just a minor annoyance – they're a symptom of a deeper problem.