Trump claims Ukraine hits Russian refineries to hurt Republicans

President Donald Trump believes Ukraine is deliberately attacking Russian oil refineries to harm Republicans' chances in next month's elections, according to The Atlantic, citing three sources from his inner circle. Trump has demanded an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, blaming Ukrainian strikes on refineries for rising energy prices while ignoring Iran's role in threatening the Strait of Hormuz. He has downplayed Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including a drone strike that killed six people. His aides have threatened to halt weapons supplies to Kyiv, delayed missile transfers, and restricted Ukraine's access to satellite networks and intelligence warnings. Some advisors propose ending intelligence sharing entirely, while Trump's perceived favoritism toward Putin has drawn rare criticism from fellow Republicans.