Russia's Oil Problem Just Got Worse

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Ukraine’s drone campaign against Russian oil infrastructure is doing more than damaging refineries—it’s forcing Russia’s private sector to absorb the growing costs of air defense, repairs, insurance, and wartime risk.

In this video, I examine how strikes on refineries, ports, and energy facilities are pressuring one of the Kremlin’s most important sources of revenue. I also look at the wider financial war: sanctions, restricted access to global banking, dependence on China, shortages of specialized refinery components, and Russia’s decision to let private companies purchase heavy weapons and electronic warfare systems to defend industrial sites.

The most surprising part may be insurance. As drone attacks become more frequent, Russian companies face rising premiums, disputed coverage, mounting property losses, and a government increasingly unwilling—or unable—to protect critical infrastructure without passing the bill to businesses.

Ukraine’s war on Russian oil is no longer just about explosions. It is becoming a war of economics, risk, and who ultimately pays for Russia’s vulnerability.

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