Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil sites is a ‘disgrace’

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump condemned Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries, calling it a “disgrace” and blaming these attacks for increasing global oil prices ahead of the U.S. Midterm elections.
• Ukraine ended a self-imposed “energy ceasefire” after Russia continued attacks on its power grid, with President Zelenskyy accusing the U.S. of undermining Kyiv’s defense by reducing support and making deals with Moscow.
• Concerns arose over disruptions to Ukraine’s military communications and intelligence sharing, including restrictions on the Starlink satellite service, which Ukraine said were imposed without warning and have since been partially restored.
• Trump’s recent moves, including easing sanctions on Russian diesel imports and calling for Zelenskyy’s replacement, have alarmed Ukraine and European allies, who view these actions as attempts to pressure Kyiv into a peace deal favorable to Russia.
• The Kremlin echoed Trump’s criticism of Zelenskyy’s stance, insisting Russia is open to peace talks only on terms that would require Ukraine to cede significant territory.