Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
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.
