Ukraine Halts Russian Refinery Strikes Under US Pressure Until After Midterms

Ukraine has paused attacks on Russian refineries, reportedly due to pressure from the Trump administration, with the pause expected to last until after the U.S. midterm elections or possibly longer into November. This marks a significant shift in Ukraine's military strategy, likely aimed at avoiding oil-price spikes that could hurt Trump politically. The move signals deepening US leverage over Ukrainian targeting decisions and may ease near-term energy market risk.

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