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Russia Intercepts Over 600 Drones Even After Trump Called Ukraine's Attacks On Refineries A 'Disgrace'

Russia intercepted over 600 drones after Trump called Ukraine's refinery attacks a disgrace.

What happened: Russia's Defense Ministry said 644 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over 26 Russian regions and Crimea on Friday. Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy targets and Moscow continued despite President Trump calling Ukraine's refinery strikes a Why it matters: Trump said the refinery attacks only raise world oil prices amid global diesel shortages and called Zelenskyy "more difficult to deal with than Putin." The content says Ukraine appears unlikely to heed calls to halt the nightly attacks, while Zelensky seeks European backing as ties with Washington sour. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h
Russia's Defense Ministry said 644 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over 26 Russian regions and Crimea on Friday. Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy targets and Moscow continued despite President Trump calling Ukraine's refinery strikes a
Trump said the refinery attacks only raise world oil prices amid global diesel shortages and called Zelenskyy "more difficult to deal with than Putin." The content says Ukraine appears unlikely to heed calls to halt the nightly attacks, while Zelensky seeks European backing as ties with Washington sour.
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