Long queues exceeding 1.5-2 kilometers are forming at gas stations along the M-12 Kazan-Moscow highway, a situation exacerbated by the worsening fuel crisis in Russia, as documented in footage shared on October 1st, 2025. The M-12 highway has gas stations spaced approximately every 150 kilometers, intensifying the impact of fuel shortages. In a separate development, President Donald Trump, speaking to generals, addressed the use of racial slurs, stating, "We can't let people throw around that word. I call it the N word. There are two N words and you can't use either of them." This statement was shared on October 1st, 2025. The fuel crisis in Russia, which has led to extensive queues on major highways, follows reports of Ukrainian drone attacks on oil infrastructure and potential multi-month repair times due to sanctions. These attacks had previously shut down 38% of Russia's oil refinery capacity, contributing to significant gasoline shortages. Russia has also been reportedly planning to increase fuel imports from Belarus and lower environmental requirements for fuel production. Earlier on October 1st, 2025, Russia's Emergency Ministry conducted a nationwide alert system test between 10:05 AM and 11:05 AM UTC, which coincided with Ukrainian drone attacks on the Suhodolnaya oil pumping station in the Rostov region.
