Ukraine resumes refinery strikes; Trump calls attacks 'disgraceful'

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Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries, drawing criticism from US President Donald Trump, who called the attacks "disgraceful" and claimed they are driving up global energy prices. The strikes targeted a Rosneft-owned refinery near Moscow that processes about 5% of Russia's refining capacity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Kyiv would no longer honor a proposed energy infrastructure ceasefire, citing continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian power plants that have left hundreds of thousands without electricity. The dispute follows an October 11 US-brokered agreement to halt energy strikes, which Kyiv says Russia violated. Zelensky is seeking €70 billion in additional EU aid for 2026, while analysts warn Europe cannot fully replace US support if Washington withdraws.


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