Ukraine's resumption of strikes on Russian refineries is a 'disgrace,' Trump says
USO•Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian refineries a “disgrace,” saying they keep global energy prices elevated. Ukraine struck a Rosneft refinery southeast of Moscow after declaring it was abandoning a ceasefire covering energy sites.
1. Trump criticizes refinery strikes
Trump said Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian refineries were raising global oil prices. After Ukraine hit a Rosneft refinery southeast of Moscow, he said strikes on facilities that produce diesel were not serving the world well.
2. Ceasefire efforts continue
Ukraine said it was abandoning a ceasefire covering energy sites that Trump had announced, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine's patience had run out. Trump said he found Zelenskiy more difficult to deal with than Russian President Vladimir Putin as his administration tried to mediate an end to the war.
3. Satellite access reduced
Ukraine also faced reduced use of a satellite system it relies on for battlefield communications and drone operations. The order came from inside the White House, officials said, without identifying who made or implemented the decision.
