Ukraine strikes Russian refinery, breaking reported pre-election pause

Ukraine has attacked a refinery in Russia, per WSJ, contradicting earlier reports that Kyiv had agreed to halt such strikes until after the US midterm elections. The attack signals a potential reversal of a reported informal understanding, raising uncertainty about the trajectory of cross-border strikes. This matters as it could escalate tensions and affect energy infrastructure, with implications for regional security and market sentiment.

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