Ukraine urged by allies to halt Russian oil attacks amid rising energy prices

WorldPolitics
31 Mar 2026 • 1:44 PM MYT
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  • Ukraine's allies, including the US, have asked Kyiv to scale back its long-range attacks on Russia's oil and gas sector due to rising global energy prices.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine is prepared to reciprocate if Russia ceases its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and is open to an Easter ceasefire.
  • Zelensky offered advice on ending the Strait of Hormuz blockade, drawing on Ukraine's successful experience in unblocking its Black Sea corridor against Russian aggression.
  • Ukrainian drones recently damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port, while Russian attacks on central and northern Ukrainian regions killed two people and injured over 20.
  • During a recent Middle East visit, Zelensky secured agreements for diesel deliveries and discussed air defence supplies, while Ukraine and Bulgaria are preparing a new gas corridor.

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