Zelensky Vows to Resume Strikes on Russian Refineries, Defying Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying President Trump's demand to halt them, in a public display of frustration with Washington. Zelensky criticized Trump for befriending Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he called "real evil," and cited threats to withhold intelligence sharing. The decision follows tensions over Trump's Russian diesel import deal and reported restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink military satellite access. European leaders in Brussels largely backed Zelensky's move, with Estonia saying destroying refineries helps cut Russia's war funding, though Bulgaria dissented. Ukraine confirmed a drone strike on a Ryazan refinery overnight, while the White House had no immediate response.