Ukraine Resumes Drone Strikes on Russian Refineries — SkimNews
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- Ukraine resumed drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, targeting three refineries and one gas-chemical complex, according to Russian deputy PM Alexander Novak.
- Russia reported drone strikes on an oil refinery in the Samara region, 800 km from Ukraine, with local officials confirming two deaths from the overnight attack.
- Donald Trump pressured Kyiv to halt refinery strikes, citing rising diesel prices, and unilaterally announced an 'energy ceasefire' after brokering a deal with Putin to ease sanctions in exchange for Russian diesel exports.
- Alexander Novak stated Ukraine’s renewed attacks could reduce Russia’s planned diesel exports, warning of ripple effects on global markets despite October’s 510,000-tonne shipment.
- Volodymyr Zelensky was not informed of Trump’s 'energy ceasefire' agreement, which drew backlash from Ukraine and its European allies over lack of consultation and strategic compromise.
Why it matters: Russia’s diesel export plan—key to lowering U.S. fuel prices before midterms—now faces disruption from renewed Ukrainian strikes, undermining Trump’s deal and risking further global market volatility. The lack of coordination exposes Kyiv to energy diplomacy bypassing its sovereignty.
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