Zelenskyy says will stop hitting Russia refineries if US provides missiles
Zelensky said Kyiv would pause refinery attacks for a one-month Patriot package as Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy grid, he told Fox News.
- On November 1, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed halting strikes on Russian oil refineries if Washington provides Patriot air defense missiles. Zelenskyy told Fox News that Kyiv would cease attacks for one month if the U.S. supplies the interceptors.
- The proposal addresses President Donald Trump's demand to stop targeting energy sites, which have driven global fuel price inflation. Zelenskyy argued that Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukrainian electricity and gas infrastructure force Kyiv to respond in kind.
- Although the State Department approved a $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors on October 30, Zelenskyy warned that the 500 missiles could take "several years" to arrive. He emphasized Ukraine requires immediate defense packages for winter.
- Asked if the request attempts to leverage Trump, Zelenskyy denied any concerns, stating "I don't have any concerns when I share the truth between partners." Patriot missiles remain critical for intercepting Russian drones targeting Ukrainian cities.
- Alex Plitsas of the Atlantic Council noted that while the Patriot announcement is significant, it fails to address Ukraine's immediate needs. He warned Russia aims to force capitulation by freezing the population during winter.
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Several Russian refineries have already come under attack by Ukraine again. Why does Kiev no longer pay attention to Washington's diplomatic pressure and will this change Trump's position?
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