Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Amid Escalating Attacks

• •Zelensky resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause due to U.S. pressure.
• •Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities.
• •U.S. intelligence-sharing has reportedly been reduced, impacting Ukraine's military operations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries, citing a lack of U.S. support and continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelensky had previously limited these strikes for three days at the request of the U.S., which he claims has since withdrawn crucial intelligence-sharing. Following the announcement of a proposed 'energy ceasefire' by U.S. President Donald Trump, Russia intensified its attacks on Ukrainian power facilities, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Zelensky expressed feelings of betrayal by the U.S. and stated that Ukraine would only halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure if provided with more Patriot air defense missiles. The ongoing conflict has seen a significant increase in Russian strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, including energy and transport systems, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.