Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that some of Ukraine's allies have requested a reduction in attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure due to concerns about the global fuel crisis. Zelensky clarified that Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy facilities are a response to Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, and Ukraine would cease these attacks if Russia did the same. While he did not specify which countries made the request, China, India, and the EU remain major consumers of Russian oil and gas. Zelensky's comments followed a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. He also recently visited Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan to seek assistance in protecting Ukraine against Russian missile attacks and offer Ukraine's drone technology.
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AI-ExtractedUkraine now heavily relies on fuel imports, largely via Poland, Greece, Lithuania and Turkey.
The EU is the largest buyer of Russian gas (34%) and LNG (49%).
China and India accounted for 85% of Russia's crude oil exports in February.
Ukraine is responding in kind to Russian attacks on its energy system.
Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
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