Cossacks Step Up Amid Russia's Fuel Crisis

In response to a nationwide fuel crisis exacerbated by Ukrainian attacks, Cossacks and volunteers in Anapa are aiding city officials to maintain order at petrol stations. The crisis has led Russia to import gasoline from distant countries and impose strict purchasing limits, affecting residents across the nation.

Cossacks and volunteers have taken on the task of assisting city officials and police in maintaining order at petrol stations in Russia's Black Sea resort, Anapa. This action comes as Ukrainian strikes worsen the nationwide fuel crisis.

The crisis has forced Russia to import gasoline from countries as far away as India. In Anapa, the Cossacks—a historical military and social group known for their distinctive attire—help manage conflict and maintain orderly queues at petrol stations.

Moreover, new regulations limit drivers to buying 20 liters of fuel per car, a move that, according to local residents and officials, has reduced waiting times from hours to just 30 to 40 minutes.