'We’re done': Zelenskyy defies Trump, says will keep hitting Russian refineries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries following Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy also expressed frustration with the US regarding intelligence support and Starlink service disruptions.
Why it matters
The escalation of energy infrastructure attacks significantly impacts global oil markets and the ongoing geopolitical tension between Ukraine, Russia, and the US.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow targeted Kyiv infrastructure, declaring an end to its pause on energy attacks despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to halt them.“The block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done,” Financial Times quoted Zelenskyy as saying. He expressed anger over the reported withdrawal of US intelligence support and disruptions to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service amid intensified Russian attacks.Zelenskyy said Ukraine had paused energy strikes for three days in response to Washington’s requests, while Russia continued attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. He said more than 100 civilians had been killed in Russian attacks over the past week.Following his remarks, Russia’s Ryazan governor Pavel Malkov said Ukrainian drone strikes had caused a fire at a refinery owned by state oil company Rosneft.
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