Zelensky Resumes Strikes on Russian Refineries Amid Rift with Washington, Accuses Trump of Betrayal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the re‑start of attacks on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause mandated by the United States. In an interview with the Financial Times, Zelensky criticised former President Donald Trump for what he called a betrayal involving the sudden "energy ceasefire" and the cutting off of U.S. intelligence and Starlink satellite services during the pause. The statement follows a drone strike that ignited a fire at a Ryazan refinery and a fuel terminal in Rostov‑on‑Don, underscoring the ongoing conflict over energy infrastructure. Elon Musk and U.S. officials are also involved in the dialogue, with Musk condemning Ukraine's renewed attacks and Washington refusing to retract their intelligence cuts. Zelensky said he would consider a moratorium in exchange for additional U.S. Patriot interceptors, stressing that a stable partnership with the United States is vital for Ukraine's resistance against the Russian offensive. President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine will once again target Russian oil refineries following a period of pause that was motivated by requests from the United States. The decision comes amid a deterioration in relations between Kyiv and Washington, which has exacerbated tensions between Ukraine and Russia during a time of intense fighting on the eastern front. Zelensky, speaking to the Financial Times, accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of "betrayal" after Trump's recent announcement of a surprise "energy ceasefire" that required Kyiv to suspend strikes on Russian petroleum infrastructure for three days.Ukraine Targets Oil Refineries AgainDuring that pause, the United States reportedly cut back on intelligence sharing and restricted the speed of the Starlink satellite internet service that has been vital to Ukrainian defence operations. The Ukrainian leader said that the interruption of these services was "dangerous" for civilians and military personnel alike. The situation escalated when a Ukrainian drone strike on a refinery in Ryazan killed dozens of workers and caused a fire that spread to neighbouring facilities.Earlier that week, a fuel terminal in Rostov‑on‑Don had burned for five days before it finally reignited, highlighting the scale of the damage inflicted upon Russia's energy supply chain. While Donald Trump met with Ukrainian officials and condemned the Ukrainian attacks, he simultaneously signed a deal to purchase Russian diesel and demanded that Zelensky step down as leader, claiming that the decision would lower energy prices worldwide.Trump Accused of Betrayal and CollusionZelensky, however, denounced Trump's actions in an interview, calling the former president "instinctively attracted to autocrats" and accusing him of colluding with Moscow over energy deals. Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, which owns the Starlink satellite network, released a statement on X that it was not a technical failure to limit the speed of Ukrainian users.Musk accused Ukraine of negotiating better terms with the United States before receiving a full upgrade of the satellite system, and he urged that Zelensky recognize that "time for Zelensky to go". In response, Zelensky said he had been told by U.S. officials that "if you will not stop, we will block intelligence," refuting Washington's claim that the intelligence cuts were a mistake.Musk Disputes Starlink Speed LimitsHe warned that any insistence on further strikes could result in a complete loss of U.S. intelligence support. The ongoing dispute over energy strikes has coincided with speculation that the United States may offer Ukraine a new security package in return for a halt to the attacks. Zelensky said he would consider a moratorium if the United States supplied additional Patriot interceptor batteries, a move that would support a larger modernised air defence system for Ukraine.Meanwhile, the U.S. government has continued to pursue plans to release frozen Russian sovereign assets to European states in an attempt to lure Moscow back to the negotiating table, although European delegations have rejected the proposal. Zelensky's remarks about the ceasefire and the U.S. stance highlight the challenge of balancing foreign support with national security concerns. According to the Ukrainian president, the U.S. continues to maintain a strategic partnership that is crucial for Ukraine's long‑term stability.Zelensky Warns Against Intelligence LossHe added that "Russia can fight all of us, but only when we are not together." The conversation between Buckwalter's notes on the complex relationship between the United States and Ukraine suggests that any future agreements must address both energy security and military support to sustain the country in its efforts to repel Russian aggression.