Putin Proposes Coal as Backup for Gas Shortage Amid Ukraine’s Energy Strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia may face a gas shortage following a series of Ukrainian strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure. During a recent address, Putin indicated that the nation should consider switching to coal reserves to mitigate the energy crisis. He emphasized that coal reserves are abundant and will last for ‘almost a thousand years,’ providing a long-term solution to the energy shortfall.