US officials urge Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries

JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner reportedly asked Ukrainian President Zelensky to stop striking Russian oil refineries, marking a direct US intervention to protect Russian energy infrastructure. The Wall Street Journal reports Washington has made at least six such requests, indicating sustained pressure. This signals a potential shift in US policy priorities, prioritizing energy market stability over Ukraine's military strategy.