Ukraine to strike Russian refineries in response to Moscow's new airstrike doctrine, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new policy of broader airstrikes on civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, while vowing not to target civilians. Zelenskyy said intelligence documents show Russia's "new doctrine" permits strikes on infrastructure, logistics, roads, schools, and hospitals to pressure people to flee cities. He linked the shift to Putin's desire to appear strong amid military losses in the Donbas region. Ukraine's "Vivaldi" counteroffensive has recaptured about 140 square kilometers in eastern Donbas. Zelenskyy urged Washington not to normalize ties with Russia, and noted Ukraine is developing new drones and missiles, including the FP-9, to counter Russian attacks.