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Russia Prepares to Buy Petroleum in Kazakhstan, Attacks on Refineries Hit Hard - UATV English
The Russian economy is highly dependent on petroleum supplies as the trading routes have changed from those close to Europe to those far away in Asian countries. Transportation by road, which requires diesel and gas, is one of the key sources of sustaining trade for Russia. Active strikes by unknown UAVs on the Russian oil refining industry literally knocked out entire sectors of the aggressor economy.