Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil
Ukraine has resumed drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, reportedly defying pressure from the US to pause such attacks ahead of midterm elections. Ukrainian officials deny agreeing to any such pause, citing the need to retaliate against Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on energy infrastructure impacts global fuel prices and highlights the tension between Ukrainian military strategy and US diplomatic pressure.
A still from a social media video appears to show the result of drone strikes on an oil refinery in Russia’s Samara oblast on Friday. A still from a social media video appears to show the result of drone strikes on an oil refinery in Russia’s Samara oblast on Friday. Ukraine Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries Kremlin officials say Kyiv is ‘simply ignoring’ US wishes days before midterm elections after reported strikes on two oil sites
Prefer the Guardian on Google Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian oil refineries in defiance of pressure from Donald Trump ahead of the US midterm elections, with a ceasefire in the occupied town of Oleshky due to end late on Sunday.
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