Putin Signs Laws to Guard Refineries With Reservists, Allow Year-Round Conscription

Putin Signs Laws to Enhance Security and Conscription

Putin authorizes reservists to guard oil refineries hit by Ukrainian drones and signs a law enabling year-round conscription as war and spending pressure mount.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing the use of reservists to guard oil refineries after Ukrainian drone strikes led to gasoline shortages in some regions.

Kyiv has been targeting Russian refineries in retribution for Moscow’s drones and missiles strikes in Ukraine, and in an attempt to cut off energy revenues that fund Russia’s army.

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Ukraine has struck Russian energy infrastructure throughout the nearly four-year war but has intensified its attacks in recent months, causing petrol prices to spike and forcing some regions to introduce fuel rationing.

Author's summary: Putin signs laws to guard refineries and allow year-round conscription.

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Kyiv Post Kyiv Post — 2025-11-05

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