Ukraine to hit Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new doctrine, Zelensky says

Ukraine will escalate attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new military doctrine targeting civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, despite US pressure for an energy ceasefire. Zelensky said intelligence documents prove Russia's "new doctrine" permits strikes on supply networks, roads, schools, and hospitals to pressure civilians to flee Kyiv and other cities. He confirmed Ukraine's "Vivaldi" counteroffensive has recaptured about 140 square kilometers in the Donbas region. The Kremlin did not comment, but Russia's foreign ministry said strikes are retaliation for Ukrainian attacks. Both sides deny targeting civilians. Washington has urged Ukraine to avoid hitting Russian oil facilities due to global diesel price concerns, while Kyiv says Moscow shows no interest in peace talks.