# Trump calls Ukraine strikes on Russian refineries a 'disgrace'

> Trump says Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries raise global oil prices and are a 'disgrace'.
- Title: Trump calls Ukraine strikes on Russian refineries a 'disgrace'
- Summary: Trump says Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries raise global oil prices and are a 'disgrace'. Trump labeled Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian…
- Keywords: ukraine, russian refineries, trump, oil prices, ceasefire, zelensky, putin, news, world, calls, strikes, Russian
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/ukraines-resumption-of-strikes-on-russian-refineries-is-disgrace-trump-says
- Published: 2026-10-16T04:31:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ukraine, russian refineries, trump, oil prices, ceasefire, zelensky, putin, news, world
## Trump calls strikes on Russian refineries a 'disgrace'
Trump said Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian refineries raise global oil prices and are a 'disgrace'.

> All he’s doing is making the world oil price higher. Well, I think that’s a disgrace
## Ukraine ends energy ceasefire after attacks
Zelensky said Ukraine abandoned the energy ceasefire after Russian missile and drone strikes left hundreds of thousands without power.
## Trump finds Zelensky harder to deal with
Trump said he finds Zelensky harder to deal with than Putin and they both hate each other.

> I think they actually both would like to see it end, but I think I find Zelensky to be more difficult to deal with than Putin
## US pressures Ukraine to stop strikes
The US ordered Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, cutting satellite communications for battlefield use.
## Key takeaway

Trump labeled Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian refineries a 'disgrace' for raising global oil prices.