Russia Vows to Intensify Military Strikes After Ukraine Targets Oil Refineries

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Russia vowed to intensify strikes on Ukrainian military targets following threats from President Zelenskyy. Benzinga reported that this pledge follows Ukraine's commitment to continue attacks aimed at Russian oil refineries.

This geopolitical escalation comes amid ongoing regional tensions affecting energy security. Targeting oil infrastructure typically adds a risk premium to global energy prices, as Ukraine seeks to disrupt Russian refining capacity through drone and missile strikes.