Ukraine’s refusal to abide by President Donald Trump’s declaration exposes the deepening strain in Washington-Kyiv relations|Ministry of Defense of Ukraine|CC BY-SA 2.0
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries Thursday, just days after President Donald Trump announced a unilateral ceasefire covering energy infrastructure.
The move followed several alleged Russian violations, including missile strikes that killed civilians.
Ukraine’s refusal to abide by Trump’s declaration exposes the deepening strain in Washington-Kyiv relations, particularly over the administration’s unexpected diesel deal with Moscow.
The escalation came as President Volodymyr Zelensky said he felt betrayed by Trump.