GeopoliticsMedium•15 October 2026•
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Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Strikes Amid Zelenskyy Criticism of US
Key Facts
1Ukraine has resumed military strikes targeting oil refining infrastructure within Russia.
2Ukrainian President Zelenskyy issued public criticisms toward Washington regarding restrictions or its stance on the strikes.
Ukraine has resumed military strikes targeting oil refining infrastructure within Russia. Investing.com reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued public criticisms toward Washington regarding restrictions or its stance on the strikes, breaking a brief period of de-escalation in attacks on energy assets.
The resumption of these strikes threatens global oil supply and increases geopolitical risk premiums across energy markets. This escalation follows reported friction between Kyiv and Washington over the strategic use of long-range capabilities and the targeting of Russian economic assets.