Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to continue targeting Russian oil refineries in response to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. This comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Zelenskyy, suggesting he should be replaced and blaming him for high diesel prices in the U.S. Zelenskyy countered that Russia is solely responsible for the ongoing conflict. The situation escalated as Ukraine launched a drone attack on a Russian data center, part of a broader campaign against Russian infrastructure. Meanwhile, Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to purchase large quantities of diesel, aiming to address high fuel prices in the U.S. ahead of midterm elections. This deal has been criticized by Ukrainian and European officials, who argue it could fund Russia’s war efforts. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha defended Zelenskyy, emphasizing his leadership during Ukraine’s fight for independence.
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Trump announces Russia-Ukraine “energy ceasefire” after criticizing Zelenskyy
