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Trump condemns Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries as 'disgrace'
US President Donald Trump has criticised Ukraine's military operations targeting Russian energy infrastructure, claiming Kyiv is less committed to peace negotiations than Moscow. Trump suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was unwilling to make necessary compromises to end the ongoing conflict.
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Trump levelled his criticism at Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian petroleum refineries, characterising the strikes as counterproductive to efforts to resolve the war through diplomatic channels. The US president's comments reflected his stated preference for negotiated settlement over continued military confrontation in the region.
In his remarks, Trump asserted that Zelensky had demonstrated less flexibility than Russian President Vladimir Putin in pursuing peace talks. The American leader suggested that Ukraine's military strategy of targeting Russian energy facilities contradicted stated willingness to seek a negotiated resolution to the conflict.
The comments underscore Trump's position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which has emphasised the need for rapid diplomatic engagement between the parties. His criticism of Ukrainian military operations signals continued emphasis on ending hostilities through negotiation rather than military means.
The strikes on Russian refineries have been part of Ukraine's broader strategy to degrade Russia's military logistics and energy production capabilities. Ukrainian officials have maintained that such operations are necessary military responses to Russian aggression and integral to their defence strategy.