Tiền Của Nga Đã Cạn: Putin Đốt Những Nguồn Dự Trữ Cuối Cùng

The old Russian war machine operated with two pillars, money and fuel, but both of them are falling apart. The Ukrainians are not only holding the election, but also hitting the enemy's blood vessels. Oil refineries are on fire, the oil pipeline is interrupted, the cargo ship is on fire, while the Russian budget is at a standstill due to the huge military cost. Each attack was like an additional nail in the coffin of the Putin regime. The Russian military's fuel is running out of fuel, all military equipment has become a pile of rubble, that is the basic principle of modern warfare. The tank needs oil to operate, the tanker needs fuel to transport ammunition and food, the fighter needs fuel to take off. With Russia, a country based on oil to feed the army, any shortage of ammunition in the energy supply chain also means that the huge war machine is stopped. Ukraine has seized this opportunity and turned it into a long-range offensive strategy. One of the most shocking attacks recently was the attack on the Lukhoi oil refinery in Volga, nearly 1,000 km from Moscow. This is one of Russia's largest oil refineries, which plays a major role in supplying fuel to both the domestic and import markets. When this factory was forced to stop operating, the impact immediately spread to the entire supply system for money. It is worth noting that Ukraine not only aims at cutting fuel supplies for the Russian military in the country, but also undermines the ability to export, which is a living source of foreign currency, to maintain the war. The effects of the attacks have forced Moscow to declare a ban on oil exports for August. This is a sign that the shortage of ammunition is undeniable, and it reflects a bitter truth. Right in the heart of Russia, people and the army have to face a shortage of fuel. Ukraine has shown that modern warfare is not only won by nuclear weapons or tanks, but also by the ability to hit the economy. The smoke coming up from the oil refineries is not just a picture of destruction, but also a sign of a long-term crisis in Russia's entire supply system. If the oil refineries are the heart of the economy and the Russian army, then the oil pipelines are the giant ducts that bring that life out to the border. The most prominent of these is the Dubai pipeline, which means friendship in Russian. Built in 1960, the Dubai pipeline was once seen as a symbol of solidarity between Moscow and Europe, supplying oil to a number of Eastern and Central European countries over many decades. However, what was once seen as a symbol of friendship has now become one of Ukraine's top strategic goals. During a typhoon, a Ukrainian drone successfully hit the Nikol-Square pump in the Tula region, providing oil to the Dubai pipeline. Immediately after the blow, a Ukrainian commander said that the Dubai pipeline had decided to take a break. The phrase, like a joke, reflects the truth. The oil pipeline to Europe was immediately interrupted. The consequences came quickly and clearly. Hungary and Slovakia, two countries still heavily dependent on Russian energy, announced that their oil resources were significantly cut. This is not just a technical incident, but a vivid proof that Moscow is no longer able to ensure energy security for its partners. While European economies are trying to diversify their resources, Ukraine's blows are pushing Russia into an isolated position. The double impact that Ukraine has created is extremely clear. First, the Russian army lost more fuel right on its own land, making the demand for capital increasingly difficult. Second, Russia's budget was weakened due to the loss of foreign exports from oil exports, which is the mother milk of military warfare. The blow to Dubai is not just a destructive act, it is Ukraine's declaration to the world. The pressure to make a break is one of Russia's most important oil exports, and is likely to prove that this war is not only limited to the Donetsk or Cheburekia pipelines, but also straight into the economy, the core energy of the Kremlin. The Kremlin has long been proud that it is the one who guarantees energy to Europe, but now that image is fading day by day. From an energy giant, Russia is becoming a vulnerable target, being hit right in the strategic blood vessels. And that shows that the dependence on oil is no longer a strength, but has become a lethal weapon. Railways are destroyed, Russian logistics are out of order If fuel is a bloodline, the railway system is the blood supply to all corners of the battlefield. For Russia, a country with a huge area, the railway has long been considered the backbone of the military logistics, it can quickly carry large quantities and can maintain continuous supply. But now this blood vessel has become a weak point in the face of Ukraine's increasingly violent attacks. Recently, a fuel-carrying ship on the road between two cities, Tarkov in southern Ukraine, was hijacked by an unmanned aircraft. Ukraine successfully attacked. This ship is carrying essential fuel supplies to the battlefield of Cheburishia, where the most fierce battles are taking place. When the fuel reserves are not only supplied for the interrupted transit, but the entire Russian logistics plan in the area is disrupted. As a result, Moscow is forced to replace the railway with a truck. But this is a disadvantageous replacement. The truck moves much slower, making the supply time longer. The capacity of the limited transport can only carry a small part compared to a group of ships. The fuel consumption is higher, in the context that Russia itself is seriously short of oil. In other words, each destroyed ship is not only a temporary loss, but also a long-term weakness of the entire logistics system. The Russian military is forced to choose one of the two, or accept a slow progress, or add more precious fuel to maintain the logistics. Both choices lead to disaster. The attack on the railway also sparked a bitter tragedy. An army proud of its ability to operate on railways now has to wait for small groups of vehicles, which are easily damaged and less effective. Those vehicles not only transport supplies, but also wait for the increasing forcelessness of Moscow on the battlefield. And while Russia is struggling with these difficulties, international reactions continue to increase. After the attack on the Dubai Railway, Hungary has publicly condemned Ukraine's actions, calling it unacceptable. But the press has responded coldly. If you want to blame, ask Moscow. They chose to rely on Russian energy. That bold response has revealed a reality. Ukraine is not only winning on the battlefield, but is also taking advantage in the information and international debate. Thus, from the railway to the pipeline, from the oil filter to the fuel tank, the entire Russian logistics chain is being broken down. This is not just a bad fight, but a comprehensive strategy that makes the opponent fall into a state of crisis. The more you try to maintain it, the more you will die alone. Russia is getting more and more isolated. Ukraine's attacks not only destroyed the Russian military and economy, but also caused diplomatic tremors to break out of the battlefield, when oil refineries caught fire, when the Dubai pipeline stopped running. Europe is not only faced with the risk of energy shortage, but also has to look straight at a reality. The dependence on Russian oil is a double-edged sword. Hungary is the country that reacted most harshly after the Nikol Square pump station was destroyed and the pipeline on the Dubai pipeline was cut off. Budapest has called this an act of anger and unacceptable. However, Ukraine has responded with a sharp argument. If you want to blame, blame Moscow. Hungary has chosen to put its energy source in the hands of Russia. That answer is not just a rebuff, but also a reminder. The wrong political and economic choice in the past is now making Europe pay. Not only in Central Europe, but also in Beijing. In September, China is expected to hold a military parade with the participation of many international delegations, including President Vladimir Putin. But the European Union is considering whether its ambassadors should appear at an event where they are fighting to be welcomed. If the EU decides to boycott, Beijing will fall into a difficult position. Continue to suppress Moscow, which means losing a large part of the benefits from Europe. Or maintain a balanced relationship, which means that Putin must leave. This is the direct effect of Ukraine's calculated attacks. Each fuel depot is destroyed, each pipeline is interrupted, not only weakening Russia, but also making other countries see the fragility of the boycott of Moscow. And when that fragility is blown away, Russia's diplomatic reputation also collapses. Russia considers itself a guarantor of energy security for Europe, a powerhouse that can make the world listen. But now, the Kremlin is gradually turning into a cold and distant enemy, not only because of traditional enemies, but also because of friendly partners. The image of a prosperous Russia that Putin has been trying to build for more than 20 years is fading, revealing a shabby reality. A country that has just been trapped inside, has just been isolated on the outside. If war is a race for will, it is also at the same time a war for financial luxury. While Ukraine receives a lot of support from the international community, Russia is increasingly taking advantage of the huge funds to maintain the war machine. The Kremlin is trying to use money to destroy the big holes of the army. But this method is no different than pouring more oil into the fire, causing the mine to collapse more and more quickly. A clear example is the program called Stalingrad, a plan to hire pilots to control drones with wages from $8,000 to $12,000 per month. This figure is 10 times higher than the average income of a Russian, which is only about $900 per month. In other words, a Russian drone pilot is now being paid by a high-ranking expert in the West. Why does the Kremlin have to point out such a high wage? The answer is very clear, because everyone knows this is a charity work. Participating in the Russian army means early death, lack of faith in ideals, and no loyalty to the country. People only join the army when they are forced to pay money, and that money is also making the country miserable. Not only with the drone force, the soldiers' contracts are also limited to huge blood money, $3,000 per month, many times higher than the average income. $30,000 for signing a contract, $150,000 for a family if self-employed. However, even with these high wage prices, Russia still does not have enough troops. In the first six months of 2025, the number of recruits decreased to 40,000 people compared to the same period last year, forcing many recruitment centers to close because there were no more staff and no more money. This is evidence that Russia is no longer able to maintain the army by the traditional way but has to pay with money. In June 2025 alone, Moscow recorded $31 billion Compared to 2024, when the government reported the balance sheet, only a year later, the balance has fallen to $62 billion. A terrible drop in freedom, a slight increase in income, but the explosive war costs have swept everything, even the locals were also forced into a vicious circle with a total of more than $5 billion. In the hope that Russia will gradually withdraw money from the National Welfare Fund, which was considered a reserve for the stormy day, but since the war began, this fund has been withdrawn more than a third. It is noteworthy that even the Bank of Central Russia must recognize that the previous choices are no longer Russia, a country once proud of its rich resources, is now becoming a fire for the last resources to nurture a war with no escape. The budget is getting deeper and deeper while every soldier in battle is just a box of blood priced in dollars. Russian soldiers are falling and the landscape is collapsing. The situation of fuel shortages has spread to Crimea, an area occupied by Russia since 2014. Here, many large fuel stations, including the Atan chain, have blocked the A-92 and A-95 fuel tanks. What is more frightening is that not only the civilians are falling into the shortage, but also the Russian army on this peninsula is also plunged into a fuel crisis. At the same time, the defense system in Crimea was also hit hard. A Poclet K1 radar, which was designed to detect drones and aircraft, was destroyed by Ukraine near the city of Albatryaz. After the attack, the Russian air defense system fell into a state of chaos, while Ukraine was supported by long-range reconnaissance and electronic intelligence from the West, allowing them to launch deeper and more accurate strikes. On the battlefield, the Ukrainian 79th and 82nd Airborne Brigades have captured many villages in Donetsk. They not only lost their weapons and defensive positions, but also captured many Russian soldiers who were tired of looking for a chance to surrender instead of continuing to fight. Even Russian military bloggers are forced to admit that the spirit of the soldiers is collapsing. Many people see the battlefield as a graveyard, but in general, the picture is very gloomy in Moscow. Oil refineries were destroyed, pipelines were cut, cargo ships were hit, funds fell into the abyss, military resources were cut off, Crimea ran out of fuel, the army lost its morale, everything was collapsing. President Vladimir Putin once said he would restore and make Russia strong again, but in fact, he is dragging the country into a war that has made Russia weaker than ever, both economically, militarily and internationally. The small pieces of land a few months ago have become dust. I have not forgotten that the Russian war machine had to cut off both money and fuel. In that context, the calls for negotiations in the direction of the territory of Moscow are just nonsense. Russia is no longer able to maintain a war as it is now. A comparison of the 2022 to 2025 census shows that even if a million soldiers and more than 6% of GDP were sacrificed, Russia still did not take any major steps. Now it is not Ukraine, but Russia that is forced to find a way out. Ukraine is proving to the world that it is not only defending, but also actively leading the way to take Putin's regime closer to a historical breaking point.