Zelensky defies Trump with more strikes on Russian refineries

expresso.pt (Portuguese) —

The exchange of accusations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump continues, with Zelensky again striking Russian oil refineries despite pressure from Washington. Analysts cited by Expresso say Zelensky has no viable alternatives, as his proposals such as an energy ceasefire were consistently rejected by Moscow. His confrontational stance risks harming Kyiv on the battlefield. Zelensky told Bloomberg that steps were taken to "convince Ukraine to capitulate," implicitly blaming Trump, who has aligned with Putin by backing Ukrainian elections and resuming US-Russia fuel trade. Trump claims Zelensky never wanted a solution.


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