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Zelensky defies Trump on Russian oil refineries
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries after Trump's diesel deal.
In brief
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries after Trump's diesel deal. Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite Trump's directive to stop, as tensions rise over a US-Russia diesel agreement. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Zelensky defies Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Ukraine will no longer abide by Trump's directive against targeting Russian oil refineries.
“We’re done”
Trump's diesel deal
Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel onto global markets.
“weak decision”
Satellite disruptions
Ukraine reported disruptions to critical US satellite communications critical for military operations.
“starshield systems”
Zelensky's betrayal claim
Zelensky described Trump's deal as a betrayal, saying it would encourage Russia to prolong its four-and-a-half-year war with Ukraine.
“painful when president trump chooses one side”
Russia's response
Russia accused Ukraine of derailing US peace efforts by resuming strikes on oil refineries.
“large-scale attack”
Starshield system
Ukraine uses SpaceX's Starshield for battlefield communications and mid-range strikes on Russian-occupied territory.
“starshield systems are owned and controlled by the us government”
Zelensky's social media
Zelensky wrote on social media that he needs honesty from international partners about the war.
“we need honesty from our partners about this war”
Trump's criticism
Trump claimed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries were to blame for rising diesel prices and said Ukraine needs a new president.
“time for ukraine to get a new president”
Russia's oil refinery
Russia reported an oil refinery in Ryazan, south of Moscow, was hit in a large-scale attack.
“large-scale attack”
The bottom line
Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite Trump's directive to stop, as tensions rise over a US-Russia diesel agreement.
