# Zelensky defies Trump on Russian oil refineries

> Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries after Trump's diesel deal.
- Title: Zelensky defies Trump on Russian oil refineries · Malay Mail
- Summary: Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries after Trump's diesel deal. Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite Trump's directive…
- Keywords: zelensky, trump, ukraine, russian oil refineries, diesel agreement, us-russia, starshield satellite, news, world, defies, Russian, oil
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/15/we-are-done-zelensky-defies-trump-says-ukraine-will-resume-attacks-on-russian-oil-refineries/239252
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:13:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zelensky, trump, ukraine, russian oil refineries, diesel agreement, us-russia, starshield satellite, news, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite Trump's directive to stop, as tensions rise over a US-Russia diesel agreement.