#Oil Refineries

US Urged Kyiv for Months Not to Hit Refineries: What Is Known About Appeals by Vance, Kushner, and Witkoff

Politics 10/16/2026, 09:00

According to the WSJ, US Vice President Vance, along with Witkoff and Kushner, asked Zelenskyy in recent months not to target Russian refineries. Kyiv insists on continuing attacks until an energy truce is reached.

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It is a disgrace: Trump sharply criticizes Ukraine's resumed strikes on Russian refineries

Politics 10/16/2026, 06:36

US President Donald Trump called the resumption of Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries a disgrace, stating they raise global oil prices. Kyiv responded by resuming attacks due to Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector.

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Putin Threatens Ukraine with New Strikes and Blames Kyiv for Escalation

Politics 10/15/2026, 19:39

Vladimir Putin threatened Ukraine with new strikes, accused Kyiv of attacks on refineries and trading platforms, and rejected any truce for elections.

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"Enough is enough": Zelenskyy says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries

Politics 10/15/2026, 07:48

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries due to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy sector and US communication disruptions.

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US Threatens to Halt Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine Over Russian Refinery Strikes

Politics 10/14/2026, 09:58

The US has warned Kyiv about potential intelligence sharing cuts due to attacks on Russian refineries. Zelensky confirmed the tension, while the MFA of Ukraine notes ongoing cooperation.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has not struck Russian refineries for two days amid ongoing Russian attacks

Politics 10/13/2026, 12:58

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has not attacked Russian refineries for two days following the US initiative, while Russia struck 19 Ukrainian regions.

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Putin's Camp Claims They Can Export More Diesel Than Trump Promised

Economy 10/13/2026, 04:27

Russia plans to increase diesel exports to 3.5 million tons per month by year-end, exceeding figures announced by the US administration amid eased sanctions.

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"Trump is Becoming Putin's Tool": The Threat of the US-Russia "Diesel Deal" for Ukraine

Politics 10/12/2026, 16:23

"Trump is becoming Putin's tool": the threat of the US-Russia "diesel deal" for Ukraine and how it impacts Kyiv's military strategy ahead of the elections.

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Ukraine may stop strikes on Russian refineries: Zelensky names main condition

Politics 10/11/2026, 13:04

Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine's readiness to stop strikes on Russian refineries provided Russia halts attacks on Ukraine's energy sector.

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US Threatens Ukraine with Intelligence Cutoff Over Strikes on Russian Refineries, Axios Reports

Politics 10/10/2026, 08:48

The US administration has threatened to cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine if Kyiv does not halt strikes on Russian refineries, which Washington blames for rising fuel prices.

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Strikes on Russian Refineries and Fuel Prices: US Congress Responds to Trump's Criticism

Politics 10/09/2026, 20:21

US Congressman Kevin Cramer called Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries justified to undermine war funding, commenting on Donald Trump's accusations.

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Ukraine Has Disabled Over 51% of Russia's Oil Refining Capacities, Says Ministry of Defense

Politics 10/04/2026, 20:47

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported disabling over 51% of Russia's oil refining capacities as a result of large-scale long-range drone attacks.

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Russia Threatens to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine Amid Statements on Oil Refinery Attacks

Politics 10/04/2026, 14:02

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine in response to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's remarks on attacks against Russian oil refineries.

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Trump Explains Refusal to Supply Powerful Ammunition to Ukraine Due to Technical Limits

Politics 10/01/2026, 15:09

US President Donald Trump stated that Washington refused to transfer powerful ammunition to Ukraine due to the lack of equipment for launching them.

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Trump Blames Ukraine Again for Diesel Price Surge Due to Refinery Strikes

Politics 10/01/2026, 02:50

Donald Trump blamed Ukraine for rising diesel prices due to strikes on Russian refineries, claiming it impacts the global market more than the Middle East.

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Trump Claims Zelenskyy Allegedly Agreed to Slow Down Strikes on Russian Refineries

Politics 09/28/2026, 02:33

Donald Trump stated he asked Volodymyr Zelenskyy to slow down strikes on Russian refineries, and the Ukrainian president allegedly agreed.

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Ukraine Strikes Two Major Refineries in Russia: Fires at Bashneft in Ufa and Rosneft's Plant in Samara

Politics 09/22/2026, 14:31

On the night of September 22, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Bashneft-UNPZ refinery in Ufa and the Kuibyshev Refinery in Samara, with fires breaking out at both enterprises. On September 21, a depot of strike UAVs in Oryol Oblast was also destroyed.

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Zelensky names condition under which Ukraine will stop strikes on Russian refineries

Politics 09/22/2026, 01:40

Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian refineries if Moscow ceases to attack the energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports. The discussion of the conditions may take place at the UN General Assembly.

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