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Putin Is in Denial as Crimea Runs Out of Fuel
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Summary
Putin says Ukraine’s strikes are just an “information operation,” but his own interview points to something very different: fuel shortages, infrastructure damage, air defense gaps, and Crimea needing urgent supply. The question is whether Putin knows how bad this is—or whether he is trapped inside his own version of reality.0:00 Putin’s interview and Russia’s denial problem1:02 Crimea, fuel shortages, and damage from Ukrainian strikes2:22 Putin admits the strikes are causing problems3:02 Russia’s air defense gap becomes obvious5:31 Crimea needs urgent fuel deliveries6:28 Putin calls the crisis an “information operation”7:46 Why Putin does not want a pause in fighting8:07 Putin’s double standard on attacks and terrorism9:16 Putin rejects proposals to limit the war12:00 Is Putin lying—or does he believe this?12:35 Viewer comments and the rock-bottom question#Ukraine #Russia #Crimea #Putin #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #Geopolitics #ProfessorGerdesFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukrainehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him…