Zelenskyy ends truce on Russian oil refineries, defying Trump

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ended a temporary halt on Ukrainian attacks against Russian oil refineries, explicitly defying US President Donald Trump's demand to stop such strikes. Zelenskyy confirmed the decision in a Financial Times interview on Thursday, stating, "The block is out. We're done." The announcement follows Ukrainian drone strikes on an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region on October 15, escalating energy infrastructure attacks. The move comes amid a dispute over Trump's Sunday announcement of an "energy ceasefire," which Zelenskyy rejected, saying he was not informed. Zelenskyy also criticized Trump's deal easing sanctions on Russia for diesel supplies as a "weak decision." Tensions have risen as Trump blamed Ukraine's refinery attacks for higher diesel prices and suggested Ukraine needs new leadership. Zelenskyy, who said he felt "betrayed" by the diesel agreement, arrived in Brussels on Thursday for talks with European leaders, calling for more pressure on Russia and increased military support for Ukraine.


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