Three possible reasons Trump is pressuring Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries – expert
U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries may be driven more by political calculations and possible business interests among his associates than fuel prices, former Ukrenergo chief Volodymyr Kudrytskyi told Radio NV on Oct. 16.
Former Ukrenergo chief Volodymyr Kudrytskyi provided three potential reasons for U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine to cease striking Russian oil refineries: political motives, strategic alliance with Russia, and potential corruption. Kudrytskyi suggested Trump believed agreements with Putin on diesel supplies could benefit his re-election prospects, as well as foster a friendly relationship with Russia.
Another possibility is Trump's desire to secure lucrative deals for associates through the administration. The Kremlin stated they would not grant Ukraine a respite on the battlefield, while Ukraine has not halted attacks on Russian oil refineries despite the claimed energy ceasefire.
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