Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery on Thursday, ending a brief truce on energy targets. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected an energy ceasefire proposed by Donald Trump, stating he feels betrayed by the U.S. leader. Kyiv says the truce collapsed because Russia never stopped its own attacks on energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy declared Ukraine is done with the agreement and will continue hitting Russian refineries, defying Trump following a diesel deal between the U.S. and Russia.
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- ✓ Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery on Thursday.
- ✓ President Zelenskyy rejected an energy ceasefire proposed by Donald Trump.
- ✓ Ukraine abandoned a brief truce involving energy-related targets.
- ✓ Zelenskyy stated he feels betrayed by Donald Trump.
What changed
Ukraine launched a refinery attack on Thursday and formally abandoned the Trump-led energy ceasefire.
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Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Strikes After Energy Truce Collapses
Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery on Thursday, ending a brief truce on energy targets. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected an energy ceasefire proposed by Donald Trump, stating he feels betrayed by the U.S. leader. Kyiv says the truce collapsed because Russia never stopped its own attacks on energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy declared Ukraine is done with the agreement and will continue hitting Russian refineries, defying Trump following a diesel deal between the U.S. and Russia.
Why it matters
The collapse of the energy ceasefire follows a diesel agreement between the United States and Russia. This escalation signals a deterioration in relations between Kyiv and the Trump administration. The strikes target Russian economic capabilities during an ongoing conflict.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery on Thursday.
- President Zelenskyy rejected an energy ceasefire proposed by Donald Trump.
- Ukraine abandoned a brief truce involving energy-related targets.
- Zelenskyy stated he feels betrayed by Donald Trump.
- Ukraine claims Russia never stopped its attacks on energy targets.
What to watch next
- U.S. diplomatic response to the refinery strikes
- Further Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
- Changes in U.S. military or financial aid to Kyiv
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (12)
- The New York Times — Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump
- NBC News — ‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger mounts with Trump
- Yahoo — Zelenskiy says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries, FT reports
- Le Monde.fr — Zelensky rejects Trump's 'energy ceasefire' after US-Russia diesel deal
- AP News — Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
- The Guardian — Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Trump ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses
- PBS — Ukraine resumes strikes on energy targets, saying Russia never stopped its attacks
- www.inquirer.com — Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, as US relations teeter
- The Times of India — 'We’re done': Zelenskyy defies Trump after Putin attacks Ukraine, says will keep hitting Russian refineries
- www.yahoo.com — Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as ...
- www.koreatimes.co.kr — Ukraine abandons truce, attacks Russian refinery as Zelenskyy ...
- mainichi.jp — Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as ...
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