The President's Daily Brief September 25th, 2025: Fuel Shortages In Russia Threaten Putin’s Grip & Iran’s Missile Trouble
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Sep 25, 2025 Fuel shortages in Russia are escalating as Ukrainian drone strikes target oil refineries, leaving Moscow on high alert. Meanwhile, Iran is racing to rebuild its missile production facilities amid fears of conflict with Israel, despite challenges in creating solid fuel. In the U.S., the Trump administration claims two million illegal immigrants have either been deported or have self-deported. Additionally, major changes are underway as a violent Central American gang is labeled as a terrorist organization.
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Energy Strikes Amplify Political Pressure
- Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries reduce refining capacity and hit civilian fuel supplies.
- That creates visible economic pain that could erode political support for Putin if shortages reach Moscow.
Long-Range Strikes Reach Deep Into Russia
- Ukrainian drone strikes have hit major facilities like the Salavat Petrochemical Complex far from the front lines.
- Striking industrial infrastructure both disrupts military supply chains and causes dramatic public imagery of fires and destruction.
Refining Drops Trigger Policy Responses
- Russian refining capacity has fallen by as much as 20% on some days, producing gasoline shortages in multiple regions.
- Moscow's export bans and consideration of diesel restrictions signal that the problem is serious and systemic.