The President's Daily Brief October 21st, 2025: Russia’s Fuel Crisis Explodes & Trump Takes Aim At Colombia
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Oct 21, 2025 Moscow faces a fuel crisis as Ukraine targets its oil infrastructure, causing widespread gas shortages. Meanwhile, President Trump halts U.S. aid to Colombia, citing drug trade concerns. In a bold move, Iran officially withdraws from the nuclear deal, leading to renewed European sanctions. The U.S. government shutdown lingers, marking its place as one of the longest in history, with no resolution in sight.
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Fuel Attacks Cripple Russian Refining
- Ukrainian strikes on refineries have affected nearly 40% of Russia's refining capacity and reached 1,500 km beyond the front lines.
- This disruption has triggered fuel shortages in 84% of Russian regions, squeezing exports, tax revenue, and domestic logistics.
Shortages Undermine Kremlin Stability
- Fuel shortages are causing long lines, rationing, diluted gasoline, and regional price spikes across Russia.
- The shortages erode the Kremlin's narrative of stability and increase political and economic pressure on Putin.
Economic Leverage Through Infrastructure Strikes
- Targeting refineries forces ordinary Russians to feel the war's costs and tightens the economic noose on Moscow.
- Reduced refining cuts exports and foreign currency, pressuring the ruble and long-term military logistics.