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Defiant Zelenskyy Resumes Russian Refinery Drone Strikes

President Zelenskyy has announced Ukraine will resume attacks on Russian refineries, stating the previous suspension was at the Trump administration's request for three days. He claims this re-escalation is a response to perceived cutoffs in US intelligence sharing and degraded Starlink service. However, the Trump administration denies withholding intelligence, and Elon Musk clarified Starshield usage is government-controlled, with Zelenskyy's office stating restrictions have been lifted. This development highlights a growing rift between Zelenskyy and the Trump administration, with Zelenskyy expressing feelings of betrayal. Many interpret Zelenskyy's actions as politically motivated theatrics ahead of US midterms, potentially worsening the global refining and diesel crisis. Trump had previously called for a new Ukrainian leader after Zelenskyy ignored pleas to halt refinery strikes, which contributed to rising US diesel prices. Elon Musk publicly agreed with this sentiment on social media. The breakdown in relations occurs as the Northern Hemisphere heads into winter, with the International Energy Agency warning of a tight gasoil market. US diesel prices remain high despite a supposed deal with Moscow to increase global supply. The West now faces a refined products shock heading into winter.
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