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Ukraine launches new attacks against Russian oil refineries after brief truce declared by Trump

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Ukraine launched new attacks on Russian oil refineries near Ryazan southeast of Moscow early Thursday morning, shortly after a brief ceasefire declared by U.S. President Donald Trump expired without Russian consent. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky had previously refrained from targeting Russian energy infrastructure since Trump’s unilateral declaration but later announced Ukraine would no longer adhere to the ceasefire in an interview with the Financial Times, expressing frustration over alleged restrictions on Starlink satellite internet and intelligence sharing by the United States.

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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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Ukraine renewed its strikes on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause brought about by an energy ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Donald Trump.

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2026-10-15 · Washington Examiner

Ukraine launches new attacks against Russian oil refineries after brief truce declared by Trump · assertive framing

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Ukraine renewed its strikes on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause brought about by an energy ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Donald Trump. asserted

Ukraine → renew → Trump

Ukraine hit Rosneft’s Ryazan refinery Thursday morning, in a region southeast of Moscow. asserted

Ukraine → hit → Moscow

The attack was the first since Trump declared the energy ceasefire Sunday, though Moscow never agreed to the deal. asserted

Moscow → declare → deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had avoided attacking Russian energy sites since Trump’s declaration. asserted

Zelensky → avoid → declaration

Zelensky then said Ukraine would no longer obey Trump’s ceasefire in an interview with the Financial Times, in which the Ukrainian president also spoke openly about his anger over the United States allegedly throttling Ukraine’s access to Starlink and intelligence. uncertain

States → say → Starlink