Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian refineries is a “disgrace” that keeps global energy prices elevated, US President Donald Trump told the Newsmax news outlet in an interview aired on Thursday. Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery after President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire covering energy sites that Trump had announced, and criticised his willingness to strike deals with Moscow. “All he’s doing is making the world oil price higher. Well, I think...
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FRI · 2026-10-16 · 04:56 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1016-119380
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Trump rebukes Zelensky, calls Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries a ‘disgrace’
In an interview with Newsmax aired on Thursday, former US President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries, calling them a "disgrace" that contributes to elevated global energy prices. This statement follows Ukraine's decision to resume attacks on Russian energy sites after President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire covering these locations.
ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-16 · 04:56 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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In an interview with Newsmax aired on Thursday, former US President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries, calling them a "disgrace" that contributes to elevated global energy prices. This statement follows Ukraine's decision to resume attacks on Russian energy sites after President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire covering these locations. Zelensky had also reportedly criticized Trump's willingness to negotiate deals with Moscow. Trump stated that Ukraine's actions are driving up world oil prices.
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Donald Trump criticized President Zelensky's willingness to strike deals with Moscow.
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Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries are a "disgrace" that keeps global energy prices elevated.
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President Zelensky declared that Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire covering energy sites.
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Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery after President Volodymyr Zelensky declared Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire covering energy sites.
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