Trump urges halt to Ukraine strikes on Russian energy, signals rift with Zelensky
Trump publicly called for an end to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, citing global diesel shortages, and reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with Zelensky. This marks a notable shift in US posture, potentially pressuring Ukraine to curb deep-strike operations while signaling a desire to de-escalate energy market disruptions. The claim is sourced from a Russian state outlet, so the framing is likely biased, but the underlying policy signal is plausible.
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Halve Russian Diesel & Gasoline Refinery Output
Ukrainian drone strikes have significantly escalated, halting or reducing output at three of Russia's six largest diesel refineries and three of its six largest gasoline refineries. This sustained campaign is directly impacting Russia's domestic fuel supply, leading to export bans and price increases, and exposing economic vulnerabilities. The full extent and duration of these disruptions remain uncertain, as does the viability of a US-backed 'energy truce'.