Trump criticises Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries
US President Donald Trump called Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure a 'disgrace' after Zelensky rejected his ceasefire proposal.
At a glance
- Trump called Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries a 'disgrace'
- Zelensky rejected Trump's proposal for an 'energy ceasefire'
- Zelensky sought support from European allies at an EU summit in Brussels
US President Donald Trump criticised Ukraine's renewed attacks on Russian oil refineries, describing them as a "disgrace". The comments came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Trump's calls for an "energy ceasefire" between the two countries.
Zelensky had sought backing from European allies at an EU summit in Brussels earlier in the day, signalling Ukraine's resistance to the proposed pause in energy infrastructure strikes.
Why it matters
The disagreement reflects tensions over how to pursue peace negotiations in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, with differing views on military strategy and ceasefire terms.
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