Zelensky Ends Energy Ceasefire, Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Facilities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on October 15 that Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian energy facilities, ending its compliance with a U.S.-requested restriction, citing feelings of betrayal by President Donald Trump. The decision follows Trump's restoration of Russian diesel imports, a unilateral energy ceasefire announcement, and reported two-day U.S. intelligence sharing suspension. Zelensky criticized the diesel deal as a "weak decision," stating "we've had enough," and confirmed Ukrainian officials were warned that attacks on energy targets would trigger intelligence cutoffs. In an interview, Zelensky directly accused Trump of betrayal, saying he chose "not the right side of history." Hours later, Ukrainian drones struck a Ryazan oil refinery. The Kremlin condemned the attack as undermining U.S. peace efforts. U.S. officials denied intelligence disruption, blaming weather, while European officials dismissed this claim. SpaceX's Starshield military communications system also faced restrictions, with Elon Musk suggesting the decision came from the U.S. government.