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Trump says Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries could lead to end of war
US President Donald Trump has said that Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries represent an escalation that could help bring the war to an end.
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Kyiv Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Kremlin Pushes Back on Trump Over Claims Ukrainian Refinery Strikes Help End Russia’s War
After Trump said he considered Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil the necessary escalations to end the war, the Kremlin called the remarks “misconceptions” and suggested that Russia would respond by trying to seize more Ukrainian lands.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump calls Ukraine's strikes on Russia an escalation that could help end the war
US President Donald Trump has described Ukraine's intensified strikes on Russian territory as an "escalation," though he believes they may help push Russia towards ending the war. Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have triggered a fuel crisis now being addressed at the highest levels in Moscow. Trump has also announced the transfer of Patriot missile technology to Kyiv, alongside a NATO assistance package worth €140 billion. Russia says Western involvement will only prolong the conflict, as drone and missile strikes from both sides continue. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports from Moscow, Russia. #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #DonaldTrump #TrumpUkrainePolicy #UkraineStrikes #RussianOilRefineries #RussiaFuelCrisis #PatriotMissiles #NATOUkraineSupport #EUUkraineAid #Moscow #Kyiv #UkraineConflict #RussiaWar #AlJazeeraEnglish
PravdaReport
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump Signals Major Ukraine Shift With Putin Call, Airspace Pledge and New Drone Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump described Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as an escalation that could ultimately help bring the conflict to an end. He made the remarks during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump Highlights Diplomatic Progress on Ukraine It is an escalation, but it is an escalation that could help bring [the conflict] to an end, Trump said. During the meeting, Trump also pointed to progress in efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to the U.S. president, Washington has achieved significant diplomatic progress over the past several weeks.
Vanguard News
· Jul 9, 2026
Russia rejects US claim Ukrainian strikes will help end war
Russia on Thursday hit out at the United States saying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites could help end the war between Moscow and Kyiv. The post Russia rejects US claim Ukrainian strikes will help end war appeared first on Vanguard News.
Intel Slava
· Jul 10, 2026
🇷🇺⛽ — Russia's potential diesel export ban could trigger fuel shortages across multiple [...]
— Russia's potential diesel export ban could trigger fuel shortages across multiple regions, the Financial Times reports. A Russian ban on diesel exports risks causing fuel shortages in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Moscow's decision coincides with Trump's announcement ending the US-Iran ceasefire, which has further reduced Persian Gulf supply flows. The combined effect has driven a sharp rise in wholesale diesel prices in Europe, with trading data showing prices approaching 135 per barrel.@IntelSlava
Caucasian Knot
· Jul 7, 2026
Attacks on SOCAR and the note of protest from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on July 5-6, 2026, affected facilities of the Azerbaijani oil and gas company SOCAR in the Mykolaiv region. Azerbaijan considers the repeated strikes to be deliberate and demands an investigation, explanations, and adherence to international obligations from Moscow.
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Related coverage for "Trump says Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries could lead to end of war": Kyiv Post — Kremlin Pushes Back on Trump Over Claims Ukrainian Refinery Strikes Help End Russia’s War. Al Jazeera English — Trump calls Ukraine's strikes on Russia an escalation that could help end the war. PravdaReport — Trump Signals Major Ukraine Shift With Putin Call, Airspace Pledge and New Drone Deal. Vanguard News — Russia rejects US claim Ukrainian strikes will help end war. Intel Slava — 🇷🇺⛽ — Russia's potential diesel export ban could trigger fuel shortages across multiple [...]. Caucasian Knot — Attacks on SOCAR and the note of protest from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs