Ukraine Reportedly Pauses Strikes on Russian Refineries
Ukraine has reportedly paused its strikes on Russian oil refineries after pressure from US President Donald Trump, according to the Wall Street Journal. Ukrainian units were told in mid-October to finish ongoing missions but hold off on new attacks. The pause has not been announced officially.
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Context: Ukraine has struck Russian oil refineries during the ongoing war, and such attacks can disrupt fuel supply. The US has pushed for a peace settlement, so its requests carry weight. India imports much of its crude oil, so global supply matters to it.
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