Ukraine's Zelensky defies Trump with Russian refinery strikes
Summary
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country will continue striking Russian oil refineries, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's request not to. This follows tension after President Trump eased sanctions on Russia to allow more diesel to enter global markets.Key Facts
- Ukraine will carry on attacks on Russian oil refineries.
- President Zelensky opposed President Trump’s demand to stop these strikes.
- Relations between Kyiv (Ukraine’s capital) and Washington have worsened recently.
- President Trump eased sanctions on Russia last week.
- The easing allows Russia to sell more diesel fuel worldwide.
- The deal caused disagreement between Ukraine and the U.S.
- The news was reported on October 15, 2026.
- The report comes from France 24’s International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley.
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