Ukraine pauses oil strikes on Russia under Trump pressure as Putin attacks continue

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Ukraine's military has paused strikes on Russian oil refineries until after the US midterms, following pressure from President Donald Trump, despite ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. The pause, reported by the Wall Street Journal, comes as Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes for record-high diesel prices. Relations between Trump and President Zelensky have worsened, with Trump announcing a diesel purchase deal from Moscow and waiving sanctions. A separate localized ceasefire in Oleshky, southern Ukraine, held for a third day, with demining completed and a humanitarian aid convoy ready to deliver supplies to about 2,000 trapped residents.


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