Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries as energy truce collapses
Kyiv says it will again target Russia's energy infrastructure after accusing Moscow of breaking a Trump-brokered ceasefire.
What to know
- Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, ending a pause tied to a proposed 'energy ceasefire.'
- Kyiv says the move follows Russia's failure to uphold its side of a deal brokered by U.S. President Trump.
- The development signals continued fragility in U.S.-mediated efforts to de-escalate the war.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine
Donald Trump U.S. PresidentRussia / Kremlin Party to the ceasefire deal
How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts
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Coverage of the resumption spreads across social platforms
CNBC's report on Ukraine's resumed refinery strikes circulated widely on social media, amplifying the news that the proposed energy ceasefire had collapsed.
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Ukraine announces resumption of strikes on Russian refineries
Ukraine said it will resume attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, ending the pause that had underpinned hopes for an 'energy ceasefire,' after accusing Russia of not holding up its end of a deal brokered by President Trump.
“Ukraine will now resume attacks on Russian energy targets after Moscow hasn't held up its end of the proposed deal brokered by Trump.”
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Commentator argues Ukraine must hit Russian refineries
Days before the announced resumption, a widely shared social post argued that striking Russia's refineries was necessary to pressure Moscow into ending the war, reflecting public sentiment ahead of Ukraine's decision.
“Ukraine needs to hit Russia's refineries to make it end its war…”
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Ukraine needs to hit Russia’s refineries to make it end its war
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