Budanov Names Unexpected Consequence Of Drone Strikes On Russian Oil Depots
9- 23.04.2026, 13:46
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There is a point more important than the loss of oil earnings.
Drone strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure hit not only its wallet - the country's very reputation as a supplier of raw materials is in question.
According to RBC-Ukraine, the head of the Presidential Office Kirill Budanov said this at the 18th Kiev Security Forum.
When asked how to assess the damage from the strikes of "unknown good drones" - in dollars, in a drop in production or in broken contracts, Budanov said that the third point is the most important.
"Everyone has heard the official data from the president, I confirm it. But unfulfilled contracts are much more interesting," Budanov said.
Reputation blow will remain for a long time
Budanov said the main thing is not money or production volumes.
The main thing is Russia's image as a state that can fulfill its obligations.
"Russia will receive an image blow. This is the most important thing. The oil price is still somehow balancing, the war will end - it will still stabilize. But the image blow will work for a very long time," the head of the OP explained.
Budanov called an unexpected consequence of drone strikes on Russian oil depots
Russia as a reliable supplier capable of delivering raw materials to buyers on time is called into question. According to Budanov, this is what will have long-term consequences.
What this means in practice
Broken contracts are:
loss of confidence on the part of buying countries;
reputational losses that are not compensated after the war is over;
signal for Russia's partners to look for alternative suppliers.
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