Ukraine pauses strikes on Russian refineries after pressure from Trump, WSJ reports
Zelensky said Kyiv briefly slowed refinery strikes after U.S. pressure, while Russia kept hitting Ukrainian energy facilities and fuel shortages persisted in some regions.
- On Tuesday, October 27, President Volodymyr Zelensky outlined conditions for an "energy truce," stating Ukraine would halt strikes on Russian oil refineries only if Russia stops targeting Ukrainian power infrastructure.
- President Donald Trump unilaterally announced an energy ceasefire on October 11, which surprised the Ukrainian leader, though Zelensky said Kyiv was ready to observe the truce to protect infrastructure.
- During the initial 72 hours of the truce, Ukrainian forces suspended refinery attacks, acting "a little more cautiously" while shifting focus to Russian ballistic missile launchers and data centers.
- Broad security discussions involving Ukraine, the United States, the European Union, and NATO are planned for Brussels this week, as the current pause in refinery strikes remains temporary.
- Zelensky cautioned against lifting sanctions before negotiations, warning that restoring international pressure would be difficult, even as systematic strikes on Russian refineries continue to create economic challenges.
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Russia has repeatedly stated that it opposes a cease-fire that will give Ukraine "a break," said President Dmitry Peskov's press secretary. Preparations for the tripartite talks on Ukraine do not imply commitments to limit hostilities, and conveys to RIA "News" the words of the representative of the Kremlin. "We have repeatedly said ourselves that we are against a ceasefire that will give space to Ukrainians," said Peskov to journalists. Accordi…
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Ukraine temporarily suspended long-term attacks on Russian refineries under pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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