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Trump slams Ukraine’s decision to resume energy strikes as a ‘disgrace’
POLITICO.eu • • nation
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region with drones, marking the first attack on Russian energy infrastructure since an "energy ceasefire" was announced last Sunday.
- Despite the ceasefire, Russia continued targeting Ukrainian energy sites, while Ukraine initially refrained from attacking Russian energy facilities until President Zelenskyy ended the pause on Wednesday.
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump condemned Ukraine's decision to resume attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, calling it "a disgrace" and warning it would increase global oil prices.
- Trump expressed criticism of Zelenskyy, describing him as difficult to deal with and contrasting him unfavorably with Russian President Putin.
- Tensions between Kyiv and the U.S. administration have escalated following Trump's announcement to ease sanctions on Russian diesel imports and restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink services.
