Ukraine Vows to Keep Striking Russian Refineries Despite Trump Deal

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   Ukraine to Continue Striking Russian Refineries

   Ukraine vows to keep striking Russian refineries despite a commercial diesel agreement between Donald Trump and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine will halt strikes on refineries if Russia stops energy attacks. Analysts question whether Moscow can supply US diesel with 40% capacity idled.

   Why it matters

   The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for several years, with energy infrastructure being a key target. A recent agreement between Trump and Russia has raised questions about its impact on the conflict. Ukraine's continued strikes on Russian refineries are seen as a significant escalation.

   What is confirmed

   • Ukraine will halt strikes on refineries if Russia stops energy attacks.
   • Ukraine will continue long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries despite a commercial diesel agreement between Donald Trump and Russia.
   • Analysts question whether Moscow can supply US diesel with 40% capacity idled.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire" in the 4 1/2-year-old war, according to Trump.

   What to watch next

   • Russia's response to Ukraine's continued strikes on refineries
   • Impact of Trump's deal on US diesel supply
   • Escalation of conflict between Ukraine and Russia
   Sources used for this update (20)

   1. Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 4, 2026
   2. Financial Times — Russia’s new drive to crush Ukraine
   3. Reuters — Ukraine's Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack
   4. Rolling Stone — As Trump Dithers, Ukraine War Is Approaching a ‘Fatal Point of No Return’
   5. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Exclusive: 'Key Targets': A Russian Blueprint For A Cold, Dark Winter In Ukraine
   6. Kyiv Post — Ukraine Vows to Keep Striking Russian Refineries Despite Trump Deal – FT
   7. The Times — Ukraine needs a new president, Trump says in diesel row
   8. Ukrinform — Air Defense intercepted some of ballistic missiles Russia used to attack Kyiv during day — Zelensky
   9. Reuters — Ukraine will halt strikes on refineries if Russia stops energy attacks, Zelenskiy says
   10. NDTV — Russia Ukraine War Zelensky Says Will Stop Russia Refinery Attacks. But There's 1 Condition
   11. France 24 — Ukraine ready to halt refinery strikes if Moscow stops energy attacks, Zelensky says
   12. www.nine.com.au — Russia Ukraine update: Trump announces energy ceasefire | Nine.com.au
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