Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
Summary
Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery in the Ryazan region after abandoning a brief energy truce, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt betrayed by Donald Trump. The attack deepens tensions between Kyiv and Washington and could further complicate efforts to halt strikes on energy infrastructure.
Key Points
- Ukraine carried out a drone strike on a Russian oil refinery in the Ryazan region, causing a fire, according to Russian and Ukrainian accounts.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s patience had run out after Russia continued attacks on energy infrastructure despite Trump’s truce demand.
- Zelenskyy said limits on Western intelligence sharing and U.S.-made Starlink terminals had hurt Ukraine’s military operations.
- Russian officials, including Sergey Lavrov, accused Ukraine of challenging Trump, while Moscow said the refinery attacks never stopped.
