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‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes Russian refinery strikes as Zelensky defies Trump

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Ukraine has resumed striking Russian refineries, targeting one in the Ryazan region according to local authorities. This comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US intelligence cuts and accused President Donald Trump of favoring Russia. Despite Trump's earlier announcement of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine regarding energy attacks, Zelensky expressed frustration over continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian power infrastructure, leaving 600,000 people without electricity. In an interview with the Financial Times, Zelensky declared that Ukraine would no longer hold back its attacks if Russia does not reciprocate.

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On October 16, 2026, Ukraine abandoned a brief truce and attacked a Russian oil refinery near Moscow, starting fires at the Ryazan facility. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as reasons for abandoning the ceasefire agreed to by US President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy also criticized the US for withdrawing intelligence support and limiting access to Starlink satellite services, crucial for Ukraine’s defense operations.

Trump responded harshly to Ukraine’s actions, calling them a “disgrace” and stating that Zelenskyy was making oil prices higher with unnecessary attacks on Russian refineries. Trump has been pressuring Zelenskyy over rising gas prices ahead of the US midterm elections, which could harm Republican prospects if fuel costs remain high.

The attack further strained relations between Ukraine and the US, complicating efforts to negotiate peace amid ongoing hostilities in eastern Europe. Zelenskyy accused Trump of betraying his country’s interests by striking deals with Russia that undermine its defense capabilities. With tensions escalating on multiple fronts, both political and military, prospects for a swift resolution to the conflict appear increasingly distant.

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Kyiv targets Ryazan refinery after the Ukrainian leader lashes out at US intelligence cuts and continued Russian strikes on the power grid Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian refineries with a strike at an installation in the Ryazan region, the regional governor said on Thursday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced his anger at a “dangerous” withdrawal of US intelligence.

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🔮 He warned that Ukraine would not suspend its own attacks indefinitely if Russia did not reciprocate and also criticised what he said was Trump’s favouritism towards Russia.

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‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes Russian refinery strikes as Zelensky defies Trump · assertive framing

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‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes Russian refinery strikes as Zelensky defies Trump asserted

Zelensky → do → Trump

Zelensky → target → intelligence

Since US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries, which the US leader had blamed for raising diesel prices on global markets. asserted

leader → refrain → markets

But Zelensky had voiced increasing frustration with Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, which he said on Wednesday had left 600,000 people without power. asserted

he → voice → power

He warned that Ukraine would not suspend its own attacks indefinitely if Russia did not reciprocate and also criticised what he said was Trump’s favouritism towards Russia. asserted

he → warn → Russia

In an interview with the Financial Times published on Thursday, he said Ukraine’s patience had run out. asserted

patience → publish → Thursday