Zelensky to resume strikes on Russian refineries as energy truce collapses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will resume drone strikes on Russian oil refineries following the collapse of an energy truce. Zelensky told the Financial Times that he had previously ordered a three-day pause on these attacks to comply with wishes from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Zelensky accused the United States of withdrawing crucial support, including intelligence sharing and access to Starlink satellite internet services, to pressure Kyiv into ending the refinery strikes. According to the Financial Times and BBC News, Zelensky stated that Ukrainian officials were told by U.S. counterparts that intelligence would be blocked if the strikes did not stop. Zelensky also alleged that Starlink restricted some military internet services, which disrupted operations.

The decision follows continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and civilians. While President Trump had announced an "energy ceasefire," Zelensky noted that Russia continued strikes shortly after the proposal. BBC News reports that while Zelensky had agreed to the ceasefire if Moscow also abided by it, the Kremlin never stated it agreed to the deal. The Egypt Independent noted that the comments reflect growing frustration between Zelensky and Trump, who recently announced a deal to buy Russian diesel.

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