President Zelenskyy ended a three-day pause on attacking Russian energy infrastructure, citing U.S. pressure and reduced military support as dangers to Ukraine's defense.
Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the United States of withdrawing critical defense support. The strikes followed a three-day halt initiated by President Donald Trump's announced "energy ceasefire," during which Ukraine alleged Russia repeatedly attacked its power grid without consequence.
Zelenskyy expressed frustration over multiple U.S. actions, including gaps in intelligence sharing about Russian attacks, restrictions on Starlink military service functionality, and Trump's recent diesel deal with Russia. In an interview with the Financial Times, Zelenskyy stated his patience had ended: "The block is out. We're done." Hours later, a fire was reported at an oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region.
