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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Oct 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Trump calls Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil sites a 'disgrace'
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President Donald Trump called Ukraine's resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace,” as he pressures the U.S. ally over rising gas prices that could hurt Republicans in next month's midterm elections. Russian authorities said Ukraine struck a major refinery southeast of Moscow on Thursday, in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump called Ukraine's resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace.”
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump's criticism came amid his campaign to pressure Ukraine over rising gas prices, which he said could cost Republicans in next month's midterm elections.
How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)
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Zelensky says Putin is not seeking peace talks
· Oct 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
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Trump criticizes Ukraine’s resumption of energy strikes
· Oct 16, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
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EU leaders rally behind Zelenskiy after Trump criticism
· Oct 16, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
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Ukraine strikes major oil refinery near Moscow, Russia says
· Oct 16, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
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Zelensky orders resumption of strikes on Russian refineries
· Oct 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
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Ukraine strikes Russian refinery after abandoning truce
· Oct 15, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
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Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries
· Oct 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
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Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries
· Oct 15, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery after ceasefire shift
· Oct 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
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Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries
· Oct 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
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Zelensky says Ukraine's pause on energy strikes is over
· Oct 15, 2026 at 8:39 AM ET
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will resume refinery strikes
· Oct 15, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
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Zelensky says Ukraine will resume refinery strikes
· Oct 15, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET
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Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Halt Refinery Strikes if Russia Does
· Oct 12, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will halt refinery strikes if Russia stops grid attacks
· Oct 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
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Zelenskyy offers refinery-strike halt for energy truce
· Oct 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
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Zelensky offers to halt refinery strikes
· Oct 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
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