Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, targeting facilities in southern and central regions, including a Black Sea vessel and drone launch sites, despite tensions with the U.S. over fuel price claims. The latest attacks follow accusations from the U.S. president that unspecified recent strikes have worsened a global diesel shortage and driven up fuel costs ahead of midterm elections. Analysts, however, point to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine—particularly the U.S.’s role in supporting it—as the primary factor behind rising energy prices. Kyiv’s military campaign continues unabated, defying diplomatic pressure from Washington.
US president blames attacks for driving up fuel prices before midterms, though analysts say his Iran war is main causeEurope live – latest updatesUkraine is pressing on with strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying Donald Trump, who blames the attacks for exacerbating a global diesel shortage and pushing up fuel prices.Kyiv struck an oil facility in Russia’s southern Samara region overnight, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday in a statement on social media. The Ukrainian president added that a Russian vessel in the Black Sea was hit, as well as a launch and storage site for attack drones in the Oryol region. Continue reading...
