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Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings

The Guardian15 October 2026, 10:14 UTCRussia

Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineriesEurope live – latest updatesThe White House’s unilateral effort to negotiate an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has collapsed as Moscow sent a record swarm of drones overnight to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine and Kyiv appeared to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries – despite warnings from Donald Trump.Moscow accused Ukraine of launching its first strike against a Russian oil refinery in the Ryazan region since Trump abruptly

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