Zelensky to resume strikes on Russian refineries as energy truce collapses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv will resume drone strikes on Russian oil refineries following the collapse of an energy truce announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the Jerusalem Post and OilPrice, Zelensky had previously ordered a three-day pause in these strikes to comply with U.S. wishes, but he stated his patience had run out after Russia continued to target Ukrainian energy infrastructure and kill civilians.

Zelensky told the Financial Times that the block on attacking refineries is over, adding that Russia's recent scale of attacks showed "ostentatious disrespect" toward the United States.

The Jerusalem Post reports that a major Ukrainian drone attack recently sparked a fire at an oil refinery in the Ryazan region, according to regional governor Pavel Malkov. Zelensky expressed frustration over Russia's continued strikes, noting that recent attacks left 600,000 people without power. He also criticized what he described as U.S. favoritism toward Russia and an eagerness to strike business deals with Moscow.

Le Monde English reports that Zelensky said he felt betrayed as the U.S. threatens to halt intelligence sharing, while new restrictions on the Starlink satellite network hamper Ukraine's defense capacities. Zelensky also characterized the withdrawal of U.S. intelligence as "dangerous."

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