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Russia vows increased strikes
Russia promises more attacks on Ukraine after Zelenskyy threatens oil refineries.
In brief
Russia promises more attacks on Ukraine after Zelenskyy threatens oil refineries. Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure following Zelenskyy's vow to target Russian oil refineries. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Russia's strike plan
Russia said it would intensify attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure after Zelenskyy vowed to target oil refineries.
Zelenskyy's threat
Ukrainian president Zelenskyy stated his country must respond to attacks on energy infrastructure by targeting Russian oil refiners.
Moscow's warning
Russia's foreign ministry warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv were in 'mortal danger' following Zelenskyy's comments.
Defense ministry statement
The Russian Defense Ministry said strikes would target military and military-industrial facilities in Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions.
Strategic rationale
The ministry cited Zelenskyy's remarks that targeting Russian oil refiners would give money to Russia for the war.
Here's the gist
Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure following Zelenskyy's vow to target Russian oil refineries.
