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Zelensky Stands by Russian Refinery Strikes As Trump Demands He’s Replaced

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Zelensky offered to halt strikes on Russian refineries only if Moscow stops attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Urges Zelensky to Leave Over Russia Diesel Deal (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    After Russian strikes killed dozens of civilians across Ukraine, including in an attack on buses in Kramatorsk, President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the U.S. for pursuing ties with Moscow while mediating the war.

  2. Newsweek

    Zelensky Stands by Russian Refinery Strikes As Trump Demands He’s Replaced (opens Newsweek)

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    Zelensky offered to halt strikes on Russian refineries only if Moscow stops attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

  3. ABC News

    Zelenskyy defends attacking Russian refineries after Trump demands he stop (opens ABC News)

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    President Volodymyr Zelenskyy exclusively joined ABC's "This Week" Sunday to respond to President Trump's latest criticism of the Ukrainian leader.

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