Putin Has Lost All His Leverage: Ex-Israeli Ambassador Explains Why the Kremlin’s Strategy Has Failed.

Russia’s Energy Infrastructure Under Pressure

According to Espreso.tv: Former Israeli ambassador to Russia, Arkady Milman, has offered a sharp assessment of the Kremlin’s current predicament, pointing to escalating attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure as a key factor. According to Milman, President Vladimir Putin now finds himself in a situation strikingly similar to Ukraine’s position at the start of negotiations involving Donald Trump. In his view, Putin 'has practically no cards left to play.'

Fuel Export Restrictions Take Hold

In recent months, Russia has imposed a series of export bans on fuel products. Key measures include:

• A ban on diesel exports, introduced by the Russian government
• Strict limits on fuel exports enacted
• A gasoline export ban announced to last until the end
• A prohibition on aviation kerosene exports, effective

Compounding these challenges, Russia’s energy network has come under direct assault. Saratov oil refinery halted operations after a drone strike, highlighting the fragility of the country’s energy resources. The following day, drones targeted the cities of Azov and Taganrog in the Rostov region.

“Putin’s game... of ‘let’s just wait it out, let’s drag things out, time is on our side.’”

Arkady Milman

These remarks capture the Kremlin’s hope that the situation will improve over time, even as the evidence suggests otherwise. With mounting energy infrastructure problems and a dwindling stock of strategic assets, Russia may face severe challenges in the near future.

Milman’s analysis underscores the growing vulnerabilities facing Russia on the global stage. The combination of fuel export bans and strikes on energy facilities points to potential instability in the country’s energy supply. These developments could have serious repercussions for Russia’s economy and political landscape in the months ahead.