Russian lawmaker Nina Ostanina has publicly accused the Russian government of downplaying a severe fuel crisis, claiming nearly a third of the country’s oil refineries are currently non-operational. Ostanina, who heads the Duma’s Committee for the Protection of the Family, alleges officials are deliberately concealing the extent of the problem. She warns the fuel shortage will lead to disruptions in the agricultural sector, specifically impacting grain production. This potential disruption, she states, could have devastating consequences, equating it to a threat of widespread death. The accusations highlight growing concerns about Russia’s economic stability and transparency amid geopolitical pressures. Meduza reported on Ostanina's statements, bringing attention to the stark warning from within the Russian government.