{
  "id": 13709248,
  "title": "Ukraine will only stop attacking Russian oil as part of an energy ceasefire, Zelensky says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-will-only-stop-attacking-russian-oil-as-part-of-an-energy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:50:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-will-only-stop-attacking-russian-oil-as-part-of-an-energy-ceasefire-zelensky-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has defended the country's ongoing attacks on Russian oil refineries, dismissing U.S. calls to cease the action. In a statement on social media, Zelensky argued that Russia is solely responsible for the war in Europe and that Moscow must first stop targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure before Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries. The Ukrainian leader noted that Ukraine is prepared to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Russia ceases its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelensky's remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Zelensky to stop attacking Russian refineries, and after Washington announced a deal with Moscow to import diesel, despite the illegality of such a move under U.S. law. Zelensky emphasized that any de-escalation measures must be reciprocal and backed by genuine guarantees, given Russia's history of violating ceasefires in the past. The pressure on Zelensky highlights the effectiveness of Ukraine's attacks on Russia's refining capacity, which Ukrainian military sources estimate has been reduced by 45%.",
  "summary": "\"The real cause of the war in Europe is Russia, and Russia alone. It is already possible today to halt the attacks on our energy sector, but Putin does not want to do so,\" Zelensky said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Russian attacks kill at least 2, injure 25 across Ukraine as Moscow targets energy infrastructure around Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russian-attacks-kill-at-least-2-injure-25-across-ukraine-as-moscow",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukraine ready to stop strikes on Russian refineries if Russia halts attacks on its energy infrastructure – Zelenskyy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-ready-to-stop-strikes-on-russian-refineries-if-russia-halts",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:05:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Russian strike kills at least 33 in eastern Ukraine in deadliest single attack this year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russian-strike-kills-at-least-33-in-eastern-ukraine-in-deadliest",
        "published": "2026-10-11T13:12:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}