Russian Warlocks and Clairvoyants Exploit Historic Fuel Shortage with Bogus Rituals
July 13, 2026
So-called warlocks and clairvoyants in Russia are taking advantage of desperate motorists by claiming to cut cars’ fuel consumption for a fee.
So-called warlocks and clairvoyants in Russia are taking advantage of desperate motorists by claiming to cut cars’ fuel consumption for a fee.
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