Zelenskyy defends attacking Russian refineries after Trump demands he stop
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defended Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries, saying they are a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy sites. President Donald Trump criticized these attacks, warning they worsen the global diesel fuel shortage, and urged Ukraine to stop targeting the refineries.Key Facts
- Ukraine is attacking Russian oil refineries in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
- President Zelenskyy says Ukraine wants peace and is ready for a ceasefire if Russia stops its attacks.
- Zelenskyy requested President Trump to tell Russia to stop attacking Ukraine’s energy facilities.
- President Trump says striking Russian refineries causes global diesel fuel shortages and should stop.
- Trump accused Zelenskyy of refusing to end the ongoing war that began with Russia’s invasion in 2022.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine will hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire.
- The conflict has caused wider global energy problems due to damaged refineries and fuel supply disruption.
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