Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday he would resume attacks on Russian oil refineries, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for a ceasefire. Kyiv had paused such strikes to comply with Trump's proposal, but Zelenskyy said the 'block' on energy infrastructure attacks was 'out' and 'we're done.'
Zelenskyy criticized Trump's willingness to strike deals with Russia and his admiration for Vladimir Putin, calling him 'dangerous' for his 'will' to prioritize Russian interests. The Ukrainian leader also blamed Trump for throttling SpaceX Starlink satellite access, which curbed Ukraine's ability to pilot drones, citing a 'technical problem' as a policy decision by the U.S. government.
Ukraine's military continues to face challenges as it relies on U.S.-provided technology, with recent Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure causing power outages. Zelenskyy warned of a 'dangerous' lack of U.S. intelligence and called for Patriot interceptors to defend against incoming missiles, highlighting the ongoing tension between Kyiv and Washington over the energy ceasefire and military support.