Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham bid farewell to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after their meeting in London. Meanwhile, tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalated as Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian refinery, igniting a fire. This incident followed Zelenskyy’s frustration with the U.S., particularly President Donald Trump, over a failed ceasefire and a controversial deal with Russia. Zelenskyy criticized the U.S. for withholding intelligence and limiting Ukraine’s use of Starlink communication systems. He expressed feeling betrayed by Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel, which undermines international sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine would resume attacks on Russian oil refineries, highlighting the ongoing conflict and strained international relations. QUESTION: How might the strained relationship between Ukraine and the U.S. impact global efforts to resolve the conflict with Russia? 

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