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Zelensky: U.S. Limits Ukraine's Strikes on Russian Energy

6/17/2025

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Ukraine's President Zelensky revealed that Western allies, particularly the U.S., have limited Ukraine's ability to strike Russian energy targets, even as Russia continues its assaults on Ukrainian energy. This 45-day pause, coinciding with the U.S. elections, raises concerns over global fuel prices, while Ukraine insists that targeting Russia's oil sector is crucial for its defense.

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Ukraine's President Zelensky revealed that Western allies, particularly the U.S., have limited Ukraine's ability to strike Russian energy targets, even as Russia continues its assaults on Ukrainian energy. This 45-day pause, coinciding with the U.S. elections, raises concerns over global fuel prices, while Ukraine insists that targeting Russia's oil sector is crucial for its defense.