Ukraine pauses strikes on Russian oil refineries under Trump pressure

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Ukraine has temporarily halted airstrikes on Russian oil refineries following weeks of pressure from US President Trump, according to The Wall Street Journal. The pause, unofficial, began early last week and may last past the US midterm elections. The decision follows strained US-Ukraine relations, with Trump suggesting Ukraine needs new leadership and announcing a sanctions and diesel deal with Putin. Additionally, Elon Musk's Starlink limited drone speeds, which Ukraine denies violating terms for, complicating its defense efforts. Russia and Ukraine have traded strikes on energy infrastructure for months. Trump claimed both sides agreed to halt such attacks, but Ukraine resumed after accusing Russia of violations. A Russian missile attack in Kyiv killed one person and damaged buildings.


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