Ukraine Vows More Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Despite Trump Appeal

Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries despite President Donald Trump's calls for restraint, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, citing a need to respond to Moscow's winter attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Zelensky argued that targeting Russia's energy sector is necessary because it funds the war effort, and he said intelligence showed Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a broader campaign against Ukrainian roads, schools, and hospitals. Trump had urged Ukraine to stop hitting diesel supplies, warning of global fuel shortages and rising prices. The dispute comes amid a global diesel crunch, with G7 nations releasing 100 million barrels of oil on Friday to ease tight supplies. Zelensky said Ukraine will not target civilian objects but will continue hitting facilities that sustain Russia's military, while both sides prepare for another difficult winter.