Ukraine hit Russia's Novokuibyshevsk refinery, ending a two-week pause on refinery strikes that came under Trump administration pressure. Kushner had asked for a 30-day halt and Zelensky agreed begrud

What happened: Ukraine struck Russia's Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery in the Samara region with drones on Friday, ending a two-week pause in refinery attacks that came amid pressure from the Trump administration. Key numbers: Ukraine last hit a refinery on Oct. 15 and had not struck Russian oil infrastructure since Oct. 20. Trump envoy Jared Kushner asked Kiev to abide by a 30-day halt. Why it matters: The strike defies U.S. demands to halt refinery operations, and the pause had already allowed Russian crude processing to rise, which Ukraine cited as a grievance. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Ukraine struck Russia's Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery in the Samara region with drones on Friday, ending a two-week pause in refinery attacks that came amid pressure from the Trump administration.

The strike defies U.S. demands to halt refinery operations, and the pause had already allowed Russian crude processing to rise, which Ukraine cited as a grievance.