Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Strikes, Ending Energy Ceasefire Hopes

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1Ukraine announced it will resume attacks on Russian energy infrastructure after Moscow failed to uphold its end of a proposed deal.

Ukraine announced it will resume attacks on Russian energy infrastructure after Moscow failed to uphold its end of a proposed deal. CNBC reported that Kyiv has officially decided to return to its strategy of targeting Russian oil refineries with drone strikes, effectively ending hopes for an "energy ceasefire" previously brokered.

The decision follows Russia's failure to adhere to the terms of a de-escalation agreement mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump. This escalation in refinery strikes is intended to degrade Russian fuel production, a move that typically reduces global fuel supply and increases geopolitical risk premiums in energy markets.