Sanctions, Speeches, and Showmanship

Russia has shifted its strategy on the Ukrainian frontlines to smaller raids as part of a 'thousand cuts' approach. Russian forces recently conducted the third-largest combined missile and drone strike of the war, while a new conscription cycle was also announced. In response, Ukraine has targeted Russian oil refineries, causing widespread fuel shortages. These Ukrainian attacks have reportedly caused a 20 percent gasoline shortage and a 15 percent drop in diesel production.