Ukraine resumes oil refinery strikes, risking Trump friction

Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump's declared "energy ceasefire," risking friction with the White House. The decision follows intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which Kyiv says cannot go unanswered. Ukrainian officials argue that any ceasefire must be mutual to work, and that Russia's continued strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities leave Kyiv no choice but to respond. The move reflects Ukraine's longstanding readiness for partial or full truce formats, but only under reciprocal conditions. Experts note the broader question is not where the US might go next, but how Russia will escalate its campaign against Ukrainian energy. The analysis also examines whether Europe could substitute for US support if tensions with Washington deepen.