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Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries despite pressure from former US President Donald Trump and a temporary ceasefire in the occupied town of Oleshky ending on Sunday.
- Russian state media reported recent Ukrainian drone strikes on major refineries in Nizhny Novgorod and Samara oblasts, contradicting reports that Ukraine agreed to pause such attacks under US pressure.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has not publicly acknowledged the refinery strikes but confirmed attacks on Russian defense industry targets, citing ongoing Russian missile and drone assaults on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- The ceasefire in Oleshky allowed civilian evacuations, but Ukrainian observers suggest Russia used the truce to reinforce military positions ahead of an expected renewed offensive.
- Trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US are anticipated, with Kremlin officials stating Putin is willing to speak directly with Zelenskyy, though significant peace breakthroughs remain unlikely due to Russia's maximalist territorial demands.
