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Zelensky Defends Energy Strikes Amid Global Fuel Crisis

3/30/2026

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Allies urged Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, to curb attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure amid the global fuel crisis, while Zelensky says strikes respond to aggression.
His comments followed Ukrainian strikes on Russia's energy sector, including the Ust-Luga terminal.
During a Gulf nations tour, he sought protection from missile attacks and secured fuel.
Russian assaults have damaged Ukraine's energy system, leaving over a million people without electricity and heating.

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Allies urged Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, to curb attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure amid the global fuel crisis, while Zelensky says strikes respond to aggression.
His comments followed Ukrainian strikes on Russia's energy sector, including the Ust-Luga terminal.
During a Gulf nations tour, he sought protection from missile attacks and secured fuel.
Russian assaults have damaged Ukraine's energy system, leaving over a million people without electricity and heating.