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Zelensky Ends Trump Pause, Resumes Strikes on Russian Refineries

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC · How we work

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Trump diesel import

On 15 October 2026 President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries after ending a pause requested by President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import 300,000 tonnes of diesel to United States before the November midterms.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said contacts on the proposed energy ceasefire were ongoing.

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Starshield drone slowdown

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after ending a pause requested by President Donald Trump.
U.S. limits on Starshield satellite internet are slowing drone missions and increasing civilian risk, with casualties surging, Zelensky said.
Russian drones and cruise missiles hit the Ryazan refinery, igniting a fire, regional officials said.
The UN said September saw 328 civilian deaths and 2,105 injuries, an 85% increase year-over-year.

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The United Nations reported that 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 wounded in September, an 85 % increase from the same month a year earlier.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Trump diesel import

On 15 October 2026 President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries after ending a pause requested by President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import 300,000 tonnes of diesel to United States before the November midterms.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said contacts on the proposed energy ceasefire were ongoing.

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