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Ukraine Pauses Strikes on Russian Refineries After Pressure From U.S.

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Kyiv has temporarily halted one of its most effective operations against Moscow after complaints from President Trump.

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  1. The Kyiv Independent

    Ukraine paused attacks on oil refineries for 3 days as Russia continued strikes on energy infrastructure, Zelensky says (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    During those days, Ukrainian forces acted "a little more cautiously," but were not ordered to refrain from responding to Russian strikes, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

  2. The Kyiv Independent

    80% of Ukrainians back strikes on Russian refineries even if US cuts support, poll shows (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    Some 80% of respondents back the continued strikes, even if Washington restricts intelligence sharing or Starlink operations. Only 11% said Ukraine should pause the attacks, despite Russia's ongoing attacks on the Ukrainian energy grid, according to the survey.

  3. Wall Street Journal

    Ukraine Pauses Strikes on Russian Refineries After Pressure From U.S. (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    Kyiv has temporarily halted one of its most effective operations against Moscow after complaints from President Trump.

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