Putin Signs Laws to Enhance Security and Conscription
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws to utilize reservists in guarding oil refineries and enable year-round conscription.
This move comes after Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries led to gasoline shortages in certain regions.
Kyiv has been targeting Russian refineries in response to Moscow's drone and missile strikes in Ukraine, aiming to cut off energy revenues funding Russia's army.
- Ukraine has been attacking Russian energy infrastructure throughout the nearly four-year war.
- Recent months have seen an intensification of these attacks, resulting in spikes in petrol prices and the introduction of fuel rationing in some regions.
Follow our coverage of the war for the latest updates.
Author's summary: Putin signs laws to protect refineries and allow year-round conscription amidst war pressures.
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