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To understand the gravity of Russia's economic situation, it's crucial to examine the visible symptoms on the surface. One of the most immediate is the severe gasoline shortages across the country. Gas stations are running dry, especially in regions far from major cities and in Siberia and the Far East, forcing long queues for minimal supplies or permanent closures. This crisis is primarily due to Ukraine's ongoing strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, especially oil refineries—targets that haven't relented, only intensified.