Putin confirms Ukrainian refinery strikes, downplays damage after truce fails

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Thursday that Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, saying targets were hit but downplaying any serious damage, following an unratified energy truce announced by US President Donald Trump. Putin stated Ukraine struck several refineries and also targeted Russian e-commerce giants Ozon and Wildberries, acknowledging Moscow should have anticipated the campaign. He warned Ukraine should have considered consequences before attacking, noting Russia responded with strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared the ban on striking Russian refineries lifted, expressing frustration over continued Russian attacks. Russia reported Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries in Ryazan and Saratov regions, while Kyiv announced emergency power cuts after Russian missiles hit three thermal plants in the capital and Kharkiv.