Ukraine resumes refinery strikes as Zelenskyy voices concern over U.S. ties

Summary

Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, with the Financial Times and France 24 describing the move as defying Trump. The Hindu reports that Zelenskyy said Ukraine was losing a strong partner in the United States and that it was painful when Trump chose one side rather than Ukraine, though he said Ukraine was OK with Trump being in the middle. NBC News says Ukraine reported Starshield satellite internet functionality had returned to previous speeds for the moment.

Timeline

1. NBC News

   15 Oct 2026, 09:01 UTCSource ↗

   NBC News reports that Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger at Trump mounted, and that Ukraine said Starshield functionality had returned to previous speeds for the moment.

2. Financial Times

   15 Oct 2026, 10:32 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that Zelenskyy defied Trump as Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian refineries.

3. CBC

   15 Oct 2026, 11:11 UTCSource ↗

   CBC reports that Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian refineries as Zelenskyy expressed frustration with the United States.

4. France 24

   15 Oct 2026, 12:34 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Zelenskyy defied Trump with Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries.

5. The Hindu

   15 Oct 2026, 17:02 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Zelenskyy said Ukraine was losing a strong partner in the United States and that it was painful when Trump chose one side rather than Ukraine, though he said Ukraine was OK with Trump being in the middle.