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Trump declares renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries 'a disgrace' and blames them for pushing up global energy prices - after Zelensky condemned US president's 'betrayal'

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Garfinkel, I. (2026, October 16). Trump declares renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries 'a disgrace' and blames them for pushing up global energy prices - after Zelensky condemned US president's 'betrayal'. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16213833/Trump-declares-renewed-Ukrainian-attacks-Russian-refineries-disgrace-blames-pushing-global-energy-prices-Zelensky-condemned-US-presidents-betrayal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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US President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine for resuming attacks on Russian oil refineries, calling it "a disgrace" and blaming the strikes for rising global energy prices. In response to these comments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky resumed attacks after accusing Trump of betraying Ukraine by cutting off intelligence sharing and weakening Starlink satellite internet services crucial for civilians. The renewed strikes followed a brief pause due to US pressure but were reinstated as Russia continued to attack essential Ukrainian infrastructure; Putin vowed revenge following an attack on a major Russian refinery in the Ryazan region.

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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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US President Donald Trump has called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a 'disgrace,' in an interview published Thursday. asserted

Trump → call → interview

'Well, I think that's a disgrace,' Trump told broadcaster Newsmax when asked about Kyiv's recent strikes, adding that they were driving up global energy prices. asserted

they → think → prices

It came after President Volodymyr Zelensky resumed attacks on Vladimir Putin's oil refineries after he expressed anger over Trump's 'betrayal' at a time of intense Russian attacks. asserted

he → come → attacks

In an interview with the Financial Times, the Ukrainian leader said the cutting off of US intelligence sharing and the simultaneous weakening of the Starlink satellite internet service was 'dangerous' for civilians. asserted

cutting → say → civilians

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

block → attack → refineries

We’re done,' Zelensky said defiantly. asserted

Zelensky → do → ?

On Thursday, a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Ryazan region caused a fire to break out at a major oil refinery, marking the first Ukrainian strike on an energy facility since Trump announced a surprise 'energy ceasefire' on Sunday. asserted

Trump → cause → Sunday

Separately, a fuel terminal spectacularly reignited after blazing for five days in Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia. asserted

terminal → reignite → Russia

Zelensky had paused energy strikes for three days to comply with US wishes, but said he would now resume them because Putin was still attacking Ukraine's essential infrastructure. asserted

Putin → pause → infrastructure

US President Donald Trump has called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a 'disgrace,' in an interview published Thursday Vladimir Putin vowed revenge after President Zelensky resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries on Thursday Zelensky accused Donald Trump of a 'betrayal' over the loss of crucial satellite data in an episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored The Ukrainian attacks targeting Russian oil came after Zelensky's fury at US President Trump for signing a 'treacherous' deal to buy Russian diesel last Friday. asserted

attacks → call → diesel

Both Zelensky and the US senators called that move a gift to Putin that would provide Russia with revenue to keep funding its war in Ukraine. asserted

that → call → Ukraine

Putin vowed revenge following the attack at the refinery, which accounts for almost 5 per cent of Russia's total oil refining throughput. asserted

which → vow → throughput

Moscow responded by obliterating a Ukrainian supermarket in a drone strike on Thursday. The store in the Odesa region was partially destroyed and three people were injured in the jet-powered shahed drone attack, which Zelensky condemned as an act of 'bloody terror'. This is a breaking news story. asserted

This → respond → terror

Trump declares renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries 'a disgrace' and blames them for pushing up global energy prices - after Zelensky condemned US president's 'betrayal'

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