Ukrainian forces have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, the Ryazan refinery, as part of ongoing efforts to pressure Moscow economically, militarily, and diplomatically. This attack, which caused a fire and injured six people, is part of Ukraine’s strategy of using domestically developed drones and missiles to target Russian oil facilities, contributing to a fuel crisis in Russia. The strike coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington, where he met with President Donald Trump and U.S. senators to seek further support and discuss sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy also engaged with U.S. defense companies Lockheed Martin and Raytheon about potential joint production and technology exchange, highlighting Ukraine’s innovative drone technology. These developments underscore Ukraine’s determination to weaken Russia and end the conflict.
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Ukraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery, hours after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump
