Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries
Ukraine has restarted strikes on Russian oil refineries, despite Washington urging restraint. Kremlin officials claim Kyiv is ignoring U.S. requests, even as the U.S. approaches its mid‑term elections. The renewed attacks target two refinery sites, signaling a shift in the conflict’s economic dimension. The move underscores the tension between U.S. diplomatic preferences and Ukraine’s military strategy.