Mar 30, 2024, 06:40PM ISTSource: TOI.in
The Washington Post reports that Zelensky confirmed the US urged Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian refineries. The US is concerned about rising oil prices and retaliation. Zelensky stated he’ll continue strikes unless the US provides more advanced weapons, specifically long-range ATACMS missiles. The fear is that Ukrainian attacks will increase fuel prices, potentially impacting Biden’s re-election chances. Ukrainian drone strikes have surged, targeting numerous Russian refineries, leading to a dip in Russia’s oil refining rates.