Intelligence documents obtained by Kyiv suggest Vladimir Putin authorized a broader winter campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure, including roads and logistics. While Zelenskiy vowed to retaliate, he stated Ukraine will not target civilian objects, contrasting its conduct with Moscow's current military doctrine. He also indicated there are no signs that Russia is interested in peace negotiations despite efforts from Trump.
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Zelenskyy Rejects Trump Request and Vows to Step Up Russian Refinery Attacks
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Ukraine will scale up its attacks on Russian oil processing plants this winter, defying a plea from Donald Trump to halt the raids to stabilize global diesel prices. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters he intends to target the energy systems that finance Moscow's war effort in response to Russian airstrikes designed to force civilians out of Kyiv and other cities. Ukraine already struck oil facilities in Samara and Volgograd within the last 24 hours.
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