Zelensky Rejects Halt to Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Amid Trump Tensions

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have reportedly intensified following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks on attacks against Russian oil refineries. According to the supplied report, Zelensky indicated that Ukraine would not stop its strikes on Russian energy facilities despite pressure to halt them. The statement comes amid US President Donald Trump’s reported proposal for an energy ceasefire, under which Russia and Ukraine would refrain from attacking each other’s energy infrastructure.

The report also says Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes for rising diesel prices and criticised Zelensky, while Zelensky expressed dissatisfaction with reported arrangements involving Russian fuel supplies. Ukraine has continued using drones against Russian oil facilities, while Russia has targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure since launching its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Zelensky has also sought stronger backing from European allies, calling for increased defence assistance and greater pressure on Moscow. The details of the reported energy ceasefire and related fuel arrangements should be understood as claims attributed to the report; further official clarification may be needed.