Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries as Zelenskiy says 'we're done'
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is resuming strikes on Russian oil refineries, stating "we're done." A strike already hit an installation in the Ryazan region, according to the regional governor. This escalation follows Zelenskyy's criticism of a "dangerous" withdrawal of US intelligence and a rejection of an "energy ceasefire" associated with Donald Trump. The move signals a shift in Ukrainian strategy toward targeting Russian energy infrastructure despite US political pressure.
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- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- ✓ A strike hit an oil installation in the Ryazan region, according to the regional governor.
- ✓ Zelenskyy described the withdrawal of US intelligence as "dangerous".
- ✓ The resumption of strikes follows the unraveling of an "energy ceasefire" linked to Donald Trump.
What changed
Ukraine launched a strike in the Ryazan region after Zelenskyy formally announced the resumption of refinery attacks.
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Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Strikes as Zelenskyy Defies Trump
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is resuming strikes on Russian oil refineries, stating "we're done." A strike already hit an installation in the Ryazan region, according to the regional governor. This escalation follows Zelenskyy's criticism of a "dangerous" withdrawal of US intelligence and a rejection of an "energy ceasefire" associated with Donald Trump. The move signals a shift in Ukrainian strategy toward targeting Russian energy infrastructure despite US political pressure.
Why it matters
Russian refineries are critical for fuel production and export revenue. Targeting these sites aims to degrade Russia's economic capacity to fund its military operations. The timing coincides with tensions between Kyiv and the US administration regarding intelligence sharing and ceasefire expectations.
What is confirmed
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- A strike hit an oil installation in the Ryazan region, according to the regional governor.
- Zelenskyy described the withdrawal of US intelligence as "dangerous".
- The resumption of strikes follows the unraveling of an "energy ceasefire" linked to Donald Trump.
Still unconfirmed
- The Kremlin claims that Ukrainian strikes on refineries never actually stopped.
What to watch next
- Russian military response to the Ryazan region strike
- Further official statements from the US administration regarding intelligence withdrawal
- Impact of renewed refinery strikes on global oil price stability
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- CNN — Ukraine to resume strikes on Russia’s oil refineries, Zelensky tells FT
- Reuters — Zelenskiy says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries, FT reports
- www.straitstimes.com — Oil edges lower following three days of gains
- CNBC — Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, shattering hopes of an 'energy ceasefire'
- The Telegraph — Zelensky turns on Trump
- Bloomberg.com — Ukraine to Resume Russia Oil Refinery Strikes, FT Reports
- The New York Times — Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump
- meduza.io — ‘We’re done,’ Zelensky says, as Ukraine resumes strikes on ...
- www.dzrh.com.ph — Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries as Zelenskiy says 'we're done'
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