Russia threatens more strikes after Zelensky vows to hit oil refineries

The Russian Defense Ministry has threatened to target Ukrainian military and industrial facilities in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement that his military would target Russia's oil refineries. According to The Hill, Russia warned that it would strike military and industrial facilities, as well as related infrastructure, in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine.

Zelensky had stated that Ukraine would target Russia's oil refineries, prompting the Russian Defense Ministry's warning. There is no information on whether these strikes have occurred.

The Kyiv Independent reports that the US is pushing for Ukraine and Russia to hold negotiations at the technical level before the end of the month. Zelensky said he spoke with the US negotiating team and confirmed that Ukraine is ready to participate in trilateral talks. The US proposed a meeting in a trilateral format, and Ukraine is open to it being held in the UAE or another country proposed by the US.

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