Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump

What happened: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries. He had paused the strikes to comply with a demand from the United States. Why it matters: The announcement, made in an interview with The Financial Times, signals Ukraine is ending its pause on those strikes despite the earlier US demand.

Zelensky defies Trump by resuming Russian refinery strikes, escalating geopolitical tensions.

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