Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, Zelenksy tells FT

Ukraine plans to recommence strikes on Russian refineries, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in a Financial Times interview. The Ukrainian leader expressed frustration over the withdrawal of U.S. intelligence and the decline of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service. Zelensky stated that the ban on attacking refineries had been lifted and emphasized his discontent with Washington's willingness to engage in business deals with Russia and former President Donald Trump's apparent support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Following Trump's announcement of an "energy ceasefire," Ukraine suspended its attacks on Russian refineries for three days to meet U.S. demands. However, Moscow continued to bomb Ukraine during this period. Zelensky mentioned that his forces were deprived of early-warning alerts for Russian missile attacks and Starlink's satellite communications were obstructed, adversely affecting military operations.

He refuted claims that Starlink failures were merely technical issues. Trump had earlier denied Washington had cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that Starshield systems, a military-grade satellite network built on Starlink, was owned and controlled by the U.S. government, with any speed limitations ultimately decided by Washington.