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Ukraine will only stop attacking Russian oil as part of an energy ceasefire, Zelensky says
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected U.S. pressure to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries, stating Ukraine will only cease if Russia ends its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- Zelensky emphasized that Russia is the sole cause of the war and accused Moscow of refusing to halt assaults on Ukraine's energy sector, which have caused widespread blackouts.
- The U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries, shifting some blame onto Ukraine, amid a controversial U.S. deal to import Russian diesel.
- The diesel import deal sparked bipartisan opposition in the U.S. Congress, seeking to block such imports due to legal and ethical concerns.
- Zelensky stressed that any de-escalation must be mutual and supported by credible guarantees, highlighting Russia's history of violating ceasefires.
