The Aporia · 'We’re done': Zelenskyy defies Trump, says will keep hitting Russian refineries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that his country will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to halt such operations. Zelenskyy expressed frustration over perceived reductions in American support and accused the US of weakening its backing for Ukraine by pursuing business deals with Russia, which he fears could provide Moscow with additional resources to sustain its war effort.

Written by AI on 2026-10-16, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow targeted Kyiv infrastructure, declaring an end to its pause on energy attacks despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to halt them.

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🔮 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow targeted Kyiv infrastructure, declaring an end to its pause on energy attacks despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to halt them.

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'We’re done': Zelenskyy defies Trump, says will keep hitting Russian refineries · assertive framing

Moscow → say → them

“The block [on attacking refineries] is out. asserted

block → attack → refineries

We’re done,” Financial Times quoted Zelenskyy as saying. asserted

Times → do → Zelenskyy

He expressed anger over the reported withdrawal of US intelligence support and disruptions to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service amid intensified Russian attacks. asserted

He → express → attacks

Zelenskyy said Ukraine had paused energy strikes for three days in response to Washington’s requests, while Russia continued attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. asserted

Russia → say → infrastructure

He said more than 100 civilians had been killed in Russian attacks over the past week. asserted

civilians → say → week

Following his remarks, Russia’s Ryazan governor Pavel Malkov said Ukrainian drone strikes had caused a fire at a refinery owned by state oil company Rosneft. asserted

strikes → follow → Rosneft

A Ukrainian official said that Kyiv had targeted the facility overnight in retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. asserted

Kyiv → say → infrastructure

Ukraine’s state energy company Naftogaz also said a Russian strike on one of its gas production facilities east of Kyiv had forced operations to stop. asserted

strike → say → operations

Zelenskyy accuses US of weakening support asserted

Zelenskyy → accuse → support

The Ukrainian president said his military had been deprived of US early-warning alerts for incoming ballistic missiles, while reduced Starlink speeds had hampered frontline operations and strikes against Russian military targets. asserted

speeds → say → targets

Zelenskyy said Ukrainian military officials had been told by their US counterparts that continued attacks on Russian energy infrastructure would result in intelligence being blocked. asserted

intelligence → say → infrastructure

The disruption was subsequently presented to Kyiv as a technical issue, he said. asserted

he → present → issue

“It was not a technical problem, it was the will,” Zelenskyy said. asserted

Zelenskyy → say → ?

His office later confirmed that Starlink functionality had been restored and speed restrictions lifted. asserted

restrictions → confirm → ?

Trump had earlier denied that Washington had cut off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. asserted

Washington → deny → Ukraine

Zelenskyy also criticised Washington’s pursuit of business deals with Moscow, arguing that such arrangements could provide Russia with additional resources to sustain its war effort. “The question will be when will the next deal be? uncertain

deal → criticise → effort

Definitely it will be gas,” he said. asserted

he → say → ?

Zelenskyy questions Trump’s admiration for Putin asserted

Zelenskyy → question → Putin

Asked about the relationship between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy suggested the US president admired leaders who remained in power for decades. uncertain

who → ask → decades

“He [Trump] speaks about it openly and loudly that he loves such people and he respects such people. asserted

he → speak → people

Because for him people who can be leaders 20 years, 30 years, 40 years, it means they can be very strong,” he said. asserted

he → mean → him

The comments come amid a deepening strain in relations between Kyiv and Washington, Ukraine’s most important security partner. asserted

comments → come → Kyiv

The relationship deteriorated sharply after a public confrontation between Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House in February last year. asserted

relationship → deteriorate → February

Zelenskyy said he could consider stopping attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Washington supplied additional US-made Patriot air defence interceptors, describing this as the minimum he had requested. uncertain

he → say → minimum

He also rejected the suggestion that repairing ties with Washington was solely his responsibility. asserted

repairing → reject → Washington

“We didn’t destroy any relationship,” he said. asserted

he → destroy → relationship

Despite the tensions, Zelenskyy stressed that continued cooperation with the US and Europe was crucial for Ukraine. asserted

cooperation → stress → Ukraine

'We’re done': Zelenskyy defies Trump, says will keep hitting Russian refineries

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