Mikhail Khodorkovsky
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A leader of the Russian opposition, reformer. Ex-political prisoner (2003–2013). Follow for insights on current events in Russia and beyond
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Mikhail Khodorkovsky@khodorkovsky_enI once ran Russia's largest oil company. Here is what Ukraine's strikes are really doing to oil refineries — and why the damage may soon become irreparable. (🧵Read on and follow for more) https://t....
SummaryA former Russian oil executive explains how Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries are causing cumulative, irreparable damage by forcing Russia to skip proper repairs and maintenance, patch damaged units repeatedly, and compromise fuel quality, with the structural integrity of aging infrastructure now in question and potential catastrophic failure of fuel storage tanks threatening nearby residential areas.Aug 18, 20268 tweets♥ 4KMikhail Khodorkovsky@khodorkovsky_enA fuel crisis keeps spreading across Russia. I ran the country's largest oil company. Let me explain what is actually happening — and why the Kremlin cannot stop it. 🧵[1/12]
SummaryA former Russian oil executive explains how Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have triggered a cascading fuel crisis across Russia that the Kremlin cannot effectively manage due to broken logistics and decision-making systems. The government's response of lowering fuel quality standards and tightening state control is making the crisis worse rather than solving it, with potential harvest season diesel shortages looming.Jul 5, 202613 tweets♥ 7.6KMikhail Khodorkovsky@khodorkovsky_en