Zelensky Announces Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times that Kyiv will restart attacks on Russian oil refineries, ending a temporary pause that was imposed to meet a request from the United States.

Zelensky said the pause had caused frustration within his administration, as the strikes are viewed as a key means of pressuring Russia’s war effort. He indicated that the decision to resume the campaign reflects Ukraine’s strategic priorities despite recent U.S. opposition.

The president’s comments come as the United States, under former President Donald Trump’s influence, has urged Kyiv to halt the refinery attacks, citing concerns about global energy markets.

Why It Matters

Resuming the strikes could affect global oil supplies and underscores tensions between Ukraine’s war strategy and U.S. diplomatic pressure.