Trump Criticizes Ukraine's Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
Donald Trump has expressed disapproval of Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries, calling the actions a disgrace. This criticism follows the collapse of an energy ceasefire that had been unilaterally declared by Trump, which Ukraine abandoned after briefly halting its attacks.
Ukraine resumed its strikes after Russia continued its assaults on Ukrainian power plants. Trump stated that targeting diesel refineries negatively impacts global oil prices and criticized Zelenskyy for not choosing better targets. Relations between Ukraine and the U.S. have become strained, particularly after Trump announced an easing of sanctions on Russia.
During a visit to Brussels, Zelenskyy did not respond directly to Trump's remarks but expressed gratitude for EU support. He emphasized Ukraine's desire to end the war, although he noted a lack of readiness from Russia. Meanwhile, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine, with plans for additional sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing aggression.
