Zelensky Explains Why Ukraine Has No Fuel Reserves

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-29T09:28:18+00:00

President Zelensky, during a Zoom conference from Qatar, revealed that Ukraine's fuel reserves are empty due to ongoing war challenges. He emphasized the need for long-term energy agreements and announced securing a diesel supply for at least a year.

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2026-03-29 09:28:18

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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to a Ukrinform correspondent, the president announced this during a Zoom conference with journalists while in Qatar.

“Our reserves [of fuel] were, in fact, empty. We keep them empty because they were targeted from the start of the war, and, in fact, all our companies-whether in the private sector or Ukrnafta-have long-term contracts. That is, our reserves are tied up in contracts. But when there are challenges, when there is a shortage, this can work, or it can slow down. That is why we need long-term agreements with energy-producing countries, I would say. That is exactly what we are negotiating,” Zelensky said.

He noted that an important component of his visits to Middle East countries is establishing long-term energy cooperation.

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“Yesterday, I secured a supply of diesel for at least a year,” the President said.

As reported, Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Qatar today on a visit.

Photo: Office of the President

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