Zelensky defends attacks on Russian refineries: 'Our lives are more important than the price of energy'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the priority of protecting lives over energy costs during an interview, justifying military strikes against Russian oil refineries as a necessary response. Speaking with a Wall Street Journal editor at the United Nations General Assembly, he addressed pressure from foreign leaders, including questions about potential influence from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The remarks highlight tensions between economic concerns and wartime strategy, framing Ukraine’s actions as a defense of national survival. Zelensky’s comments underscore the high-stakes diplomatic and military calculations shaping the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared “our lives are more important than the price of energy" in an interview while defending his strikes against Russian oil refineries. Speaking with the Wall Street Journal's editor-in-chief Emma Tucker on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Zelensky responded when asked if President Trump pressed the Ukrainian President...