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Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy angrily accused the United States of the “dangerous” withdrawal of support critical to its defense against Russia.
\n\nKyiv held off on attacks for three days after President Donald Trump’s unilateral “energy ceasefire” announcement, but accused Russia of repeatedly violating the truce with attacks on its power grid. Trump has blamed the Ukrainian campaign for fueling a rise in energy prices, despite the impact of his own war with Iran.
\n\nUkraine voiced mounting frustration over Russia’s failure to abide by the truce, and what it sees as U.S. attempts to pressure Kyiv into concessions after gaps in intelligence sharing on Russian attacks and restrictions on the Starlink internet service.
\n\nIn an interview with the Financial Times, published Thursday, Zelenskyy indicated his patience had been exhausted.
\n\n“The block (on attacking refineries) is out. We’re done,” Zelenskyy was quoted as saying.
\n\nHours later a fire was reported at an oil refinery in the western Ryazan region, Gov. Pavel Malkov said. The Russian defense ministry said Ukraine had “attempted a massive attack on the Ryazan oil refinery.”
\n\nUkraine has been reeling from a sudden shift from Trump, who struck a diesel deal…
Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/world
