Russia touts refinery strike as Trump blames Ukraine for fuel costs

Russia has publicly acknowledged a Ukrainian drone strike on a major oil refinery in Ryazan, broadcasting state media images of the aftermath, an unusual move to highlight an attack that US President Donald Trump called a "disgrace". The strike on Thursday targeted one of Russia's largest refineries, with state TV showing a small plume of black smoke. Ukraine resumed such attacks after a three-day pause, saying Russia continued hitting its energy infrastructure despite Trump's announced energy ceasefire. Trump, facing pressure over fuel prices before midterm elections, blamed Ukraine for driving up global costs and said the strikes "damn well better stop". Russia and the US recently agreed on Russian diesel exports to lower prices, while Putin downplayed the damage and vowed a response.