Trump calls Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a ‘disgrace’
Donald Trump has criticized Ukraine for resuming drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, labeling the action a 'disgrace' and expressing frustration with President Zelenskyy. This comes amid reports of a collapsed energy ceasefire and strained relations between Kyiv and Washington.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing tension in US-Ukraine relations and the potential impact of US political rhetoric on the conflict.
A file image from 20 September showing plumes of smoke rising from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone strike in Moscow. Photograph: Reuters A file image from 20 September showing plumes of smoke rising from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone strike in Moscow. Photograph: Reuters Ukraine Trump calls Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a ‘disgrace’ US president says Zelenskyy ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin’ after so-called energy ceasefire collapses
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump has called Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace”, while renewing his criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine collapsed.
Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after Zelenskyy said that Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire abruptly and declared by Trump last week, one that neither Russia nor Ukraine said they had agreed to.
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