Zelensky resumes strikes on Russian refineries, escalating tensions with Trump

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday the resumption of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, ending a pause requested by Washington and escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump. Trump had declared a moratorium on long-range strikes on October 11 and announced an October 9 deal with Moscow to buy hundreds of thousands of tonnes of Russian diesel to lower US fuel prices. Kyiv condemned the decision as unfair, noting Russia continued attacking Ukrainian energy and civilian infrastructure, killing over 100 people in the past week. The Ukrainian move comes amid fears of reduced US intelligence sharing and restrictions on the Starlink satellite network, crucial for Kyiv's military operations.


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