Trump slams Zelensky again after Ukraine strikes more Russian energy sites

WorldPolitics
16 Oct 2026 • 3:26 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump slams Zelensky again after Ukraine strikes more Russian energy sites

  • Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine has ended its support for Donald Trump's energy ceasefire following continued Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
  • Kyiv's forces resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries on Thursday, prompting Russian president Vladimir Putin to vow retaliation.
  • Donald Trump criticised the resumption of Ukrainian strikes as a disgrace that would keep global energy prices elevated.
  • Trump stated he finds Zelensky more difficult to deal with than Putin following the collapse of the agreement.
  • Ukraine had initially paused refinery attacks after Trump's announcement on Sunday, but Zelensky confirmed that Kyiv's patience had run out.

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