Putin on the fuel crisis: "We must be ready for anything."

      Russian refineries have come under attack because the authorities did not consider civilian facilities as potential targets for the enemy, said Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum. Now, according to him, it is important to strengthen the air defense system and respond to strikes. In response to a question about a possible fuel shortage, Putin said, "We must be ready for anything." The head of state explained why Russia faced strikes on refineries: "We assumed that these were purely civilian facilities, they cannot be targets of any attacks even in the context of armed conflict. In this sense, we were mistaken; our opponent thinks otherwise and has begun to strike these purely civilian facilities. We had to respond in kind. And our response turned out to be quite significant."

      Putin emphasized that now, while the special military operation is ongoing, it is necessary to continue strengthening the air defense system. He also reported that Russian companies have begun investing money to protect their enterprises from attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and this is already yielding results and will be useful in the future. The decree on the protection of critical infrastructure obliges businesses to protect vital facilities—such obligations did not exist before. "The state had no intention of privatizing anything," the president emphasized.

      In response to a question about whether Russians should get used to a constant fuel shortage, Putin stated, "We must be ready for anything. And only our readiness for everything will make it clear to those who want to harm us that it is better not to do so." He noted that oil prices have risen, and exporting crude oil has become more profitable than refining it domestically; however, companies are behaving responsibly and repairing refineries.

      According to Putin, about 10% of refineries in Russia remain to be repaired. "I think we will restore the remaining 10% very soon," the president said.

      The day before, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak reported that Russian oil companies are allocating their own funds to protect oil refineries. According to him, the costs of protecting facilities are significant but justified, as the downtime of refineries in the event of a shutdown would bring much greater losses to the enterprises.

      More news on the event:

      Putin: Russian companies are protecting refineries, results are already visible

      Russian companies have begun work to protect oil refineries, and this activity is already yielding results, said Russian President Vladimir Putin, 18:45 03.09.2026 GTRK Tatarstan - Kazan

      Vladimir Putin stated that Russia must be ready for anything

      President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum stated that the Russian Federation must be ready for anything, as such readiness makes it clear to those who want to harm the country, 15:44 03.09.2026 TRK Tatarstan-New Century - Kazan

      Putin: readiness for fuel shortages is a way to prevent threats

      President of Russia Vladimir Putin stated at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum that the country must be ready for anything, speaking about fuel shortages. 14:23 03.09.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan

      Putin on the fuel crisis: "We must be ready for anything"

      Russian refineries have come under attack because the authorities did not consider civilian facilities as potential targets for the enemy, said Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum. 13:12 03.09.2026 Business Online - Kazan

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      Costs for protecting refineries from drones will not be included in gasoline prices

      The expenses of oil companies for protecting refineries from drone attacks should not affect fuel prices at Russian gas stations. 05:52 04.09.2026 IA Kam 24 - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

      "There is no scenario that would require mobilization in Russia"

      Photo: from the Kremlin website

      This was stated by Vladimir Putin at the EEF-2026.

      What the President of Russia said – briefly:

      While the special military operation is ongoing, it is necessary to continue strengthening the air defense system to prevent strikes on Russian facilities. 17:18 03.09.2026 Vologda-search - Vologda

      Novak acknowledged the price gap between network and independent gas stations

      Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak reported the existence of a price difference for fuel between large networks and independent gas stations. 16:10 03.09.2026 Newsler.Ru - Kirov

      Putin spoke about ways to protect Russian refineries from attacks

      One of the methods is strengthening the air defense system. Photo: kremlin.ru

      President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, speaking at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum, 15:21 03.09.2026 News of the Moscow Region - Moscow Region

      In Russia, 10% of damaged refineries remain to be repaired, Putin stated

      According to the President of Russia, domestic companies "have a sense of responsibility."

      President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) stated, 17:35 03.09.2026 IA Amitel - Barnaul

      Putin called the claims about a supposed upcoming mobilization in the Russian Federation "nonsense"

      This is an information attack on Russia, the president pointed out.

      President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin called the claims about a supposed upcoming mobilization in the Russian Federation "nonsense" and an information attack on Russia. 14:27 03.09.2026 Newspaper Shine of the North - Vuktyl

      Russia must be ready for anything – Putin on the risks of a constant fuel shortage

      Russia should be ready for anything, said President Vladimir Putin, responding to a question about whether Russians should get used to a constant fuel shortage. 12:57 03.09.2026 Moika78.Ru - St. Petersburg

      Putin called strengthening air defense the only way to protect warehouses from attacks

      Vladimir Putin (Photo: www.kremlin.ru)

      President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin during the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum stated, 12:46 03.09.2026 RTV-Moscow Region - Moscow Region

      Putin: Russian companies have engaged in protecting refineries

      The president reported this at EEF-2026. Photo: Dmitry Fufaev / "Petersburg Diary"

      Vladimir Putin stated that Russian companies have already engaged in protecting refineries, and the result is already visible. 12:42 03.09.2026 Spbdnevnik.ru - St. Petersburg

      Is the fuel shortage in Russia long-term? Putin gave an answer

      The president spoke about the repair of refineries.

      President of Russia Vladimir Putin answered the question of whether the fuel shortage will be permanent. 13:41 03.09.2026 29.Ru - Arkhangelsk

      Is the fuel shortage in Russia long-term? Putin gave an answer

      The president spoke about the repair of refineries.

      President of Russia Vladimir Putin answered the question of whether the fuel shortage will be permanent. 12:37 03.09.2026 161.Ru - Rostov-on-Don

      Is the fuel shortage in Russia long-term? Putin gave an answer

      The president spoke about the repair of refineries.

      President of Russia Vladimir Putin answered the question of whether the fuel shortage will be permanent. 12:28 03.09.2026 76.Ru - Yaroslavl

      Putin commented on the attacks by Kyiv on refineries

      Putin: during the special military operation, it is necessary to strengthen the air defense system to prevent enemy strikes. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

      Photo: Mikhail FROLOV. 20:15 03.09.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

      Putin: for Russia, civilian facilities were inviolable, but Kyiv thought otherwise

      Putin noted that the Russian Armed Forces had to respond harshly to the attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on refineries. President of Russia Vladimir Putin

      Photo: REUTERS. 20:15 03.09.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

      Authorities made key decisions to protect refineries from Ukrainian drones

      Enhanced protection of refineries thwarted three attempts by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to attack, said Putin. Photo: Roman Naumov, URA.RU

      Due to attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Russian oil refineries, measures to protect them have been strengthened in Russia. 06:10 03.09.2026 IA Khakassia - Abakan

      Putin: in Russia, 10% of damaged refineries remain to be restored

      President of Russia Vladimir Putin stated that about 10% of oil refineries damaged as a result of attacks remain to be restored. 10:33 02.09.2026 Otkrytyi Nizhny - Nizhny Novgorod

      Putin reported on the current situation at the front line

      President of Russia Vladimir Putin, answering journalists' questions after a working visit to Kyrgyzstan, emphasized, 10:26 02.09.2026 Rakurs 32 - Bryansk

      Russia has 10% of damaged oil refineries left to repair

      Vladimir Putin at a press conference, photo: RBC

      10% of Russian oil refineries remain to be repaired. 11:05 02.09.2026 Ural56.Ru - Orenburg

      Mobilization, sharks of imperialism, strikes on St. Petersburg, negotiations,