Russia rejects Ukraine truce at UN; Trump pressures Zelensky on oil prices
At a UN Security Council debate, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov categorically rejected any truce in the war against Ukraine, dashing hopes for a pause in the offensive. Separately, US President Donald Trump has reportedly blamed Ukrainian deep strikes on Russian refineries for rising oil prices, warning of political fallout ahead of midterm elections. The dual signals indicate continued escalation and growing US-Ukraine friction over energy market impacts.
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Ukraine & Russia Reject Energy Strike Moratorium; Escalation of Refinery Strikes
Both Ukraine and Russia have publicly rejected a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure, signaling a firm commitment to current military strategies. Ukraine has escalated strikes on Russian refineries, explicitly linking these actions to disrupting Russian war funding, while Russia maintains its military operations will not pause for negotiations. This mutual rejection of de-escalation measures increases the risk of continued targeting of energy infrastructure and sustained conflict.