Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, Zelenskyy says

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   Zelenskyy Announces Resumption of Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries

   President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will resume attacks on Russian energy targets, effectively ending a brief pause in strikes. Speaking to the Financial Times, Zelenskyy stated the decision follows Moscow's failure to uphold its end of a proposed energy ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. While Russia reports recent drone attacks on two refineries, the office of Zelenskyy has characterized some Russian claims of new refinery strikes as fake. This escalation coincides with a deepening rift between Kyiv and the Trump administration over sanctions and aid.

   Why it matters

   The energy ceasefire was an attempt to stabilize targets through US mediation. Its collapse occurs as Brent oil prices hit $110 and the US president waives new sanctions on Russia. Ukraine is now seeking $79 billion in additional aid from European leaders to offset these diplomatic shifts.

   What is confirmed

   • Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Financial Times that Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
   • Zelenskyy stated the resumption follows Moscow's failure to adhere to a deal brokered by Donald Trump.
   • Russia reported that drones attacked two oil refineries.
   • Brent oil prices reached $110 for the first time since May.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A fire spread at the Rostov oil terminal following a drone attack.
   • Ukraine denies attacking two Russian oil refineries during the energy truce.
   • Zelenskyy's office claims Russian reports of new refinery attacks are fake.

   What to watch next

   • European leaders' response to Zelenskyy's request for $79 billion in aid
   • Further US actions regarding the waiver of Russian sanctions
   • Official Ukrainian confirmation of specific targets hit since the ceasefire collapse
   Sources used for this update (16)

   1. Financial Times — Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, Zelenskyy says
   2. Bloomberg.com — Russia Says Drones Attacked Two Oil Refineries, Interfax Reports
   3. The Moscow Times — Fire Spreads at Rostov Oil Terminal After Drone Attack
   4. Українська правда — Russia claims new Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, Zelenskyy's office calls it a fake
   5. Ukrinform — Ukraine denies attacking two Russian oil refineries during energy truce
   6. CNN — Ukraine to resume strikes on Russia’s oil refineries, Zelensky tells FT
   7. Reuters — Zelenskiy says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries, FT reports
   8. CNBC — Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, shattering hopes of an 'energy ceasefire'
   9. www.cnbc.com — Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, Zelenskyy says
   10. The New York Times — Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump
   11. discoveryalert.com — Brent Oil Price Hits $110 as Hormuz, Saudi and Russia Risks Stack Up
   12. en.yenisafak.com — Belgian police fire tear gas at education protesters in Brussels
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