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Zelenskiy says Ukraine is continuing attacks on Russia's oil refining sector
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine is continuing attacks on Russian oil sector targets in retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
- Zelenskiy highlighted ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian power plants, energy networks, heating, and water supply systems, emphasizing Russia's refusal to de-escalate.
- The announcement came ahead of planned talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine aimed at resolving the conflict, marking the first such meeting since February.
- Russian officials reported strikes on oil industry targets in regions near Moscow recently, though Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for these specific attacks.
- US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian refineries, citing rising diesel prices, while Zelenskiy stated Ukraine would stop if Russia ceases its strikes on energy infrastructure.
