{
  "id": 13706136,
  "title": "Ukraine to stop refinery strikes when Russia curbs energy attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-to-stop-refinery-strikes-when-russia-curbs-energy-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:30:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/11/ukraine-to-stop-refinery-strikes-when-russia-curbs-energy-attacks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said on Sunday that his nation would consider halting attacks on Russian oil refineries if Russia reduced its assaults on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. This statement came after criticism from US President Donald Trump, who blamed Ukraine's strikes for driving up fuel prices. Tensions between the two leaders have escalated since Friday, when Trump announced a deal that would see Russia release substantial amounts of diesel into global energy markets in exchange for sanctions relief. Zelensky dismissed the deal as a \"weak decision,\" asserting it would incentivize Russia to continue attacking Ukraine. In contrast, Trump attributed rising fuel prices in the US to Ukraine's strikes, which have led to surging gasoline and diesel prices since late February. The situation was exacerbated by joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which forced Tehran to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil-export route. Zelensky emphasized that any de-escalation measures must be reciprocal and supported by genuine guarantees during a X post. Since Russia's invasion in February 2022, the nation has carried out repeated attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, leaving millions without power and heating during harsh winters. The dispute between Zelensky and Trump precedes the upcoming US elections, with voter frustration over the cost of living being a significant factor.",
  "summary": "President Volodymyr Zelensky said any de-escalation steps must be reciprocal and backed by real guarantees.",
  "key_points": [
    "US President Trump criticized Ukraine's strikes, blaming them for rising fuel prices",
    "Tensions escalated after Trump's deal with Russia to release diesel in exchange for sanctions relief"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Post",
        "title": "Ukraine Ready to Halt Refinery Strikes for Energy Truce, Zelensky Says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-ready-to-halt-refinery-strikes-for-energy-truce-zelensky-says",
        "published": "2026-10-11T09:54:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Zelensky Says Will Stop Russia Refinery Attacks. But There's 1 Condition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/zelensky-says-will-stop-russia-refinery-attacks-but-theres-1-condition",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:09:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ukraine to stop refinery strikes when Russia curbs energy attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-to-stop-refinery-strikes-when-russia-curbs-energy-attacks-13706824",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:30:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Moscow Times",
        "title": "Ukraine Will Stop Hitting Refineries if Russia Halts Energy Attacks, Zelensky Says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-will-stop-hitting-refineries-if-russia-halts-energy-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:58:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}