Agriculture Minister Admits to ‘Rough Patches’ as Fuel Shortages Squeeze Some Farmers
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-07-17 18:51 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Transport, Europe, Ukraine/Russia, Food & Agriculture
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Snippet:
Nationwide fuel shortages are beginning to put pressure on Russia’s agricultural sector, despite directives from President Vladimir Putin to guarantee farmers enough supplies for the harvest and planting seasons, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said Friday.
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