Ukraine resumes refinery strikes on Russia despite Trump ceasefire pressure

Ukraine attacked at least three Russian refineries and two energy sites over four days, ending a two-week pause, despite reported US demands to halt such strikes ahead of US elections. The resumption signals Kyiv's defiance of Washington's pressure and a deliberate escalation of economic warfare against Russia's energy sector. The strikes may be aimed at influencing the US political landscape and weakening Russia's war economy, but the strategic impact on Russian fuel exports and domestic supply remains uncertain.

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