Ukraine Halts Strikes on Russian Refineries Amid U.S. Pressure, Sources Say
Ukrainian military units were instructed to complete ongoing operations and avoid new strikes on Russian oil refineries, reportedly due to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The pause, described as unofficial, may last until the U.S. midterm elections on November 3 or the end of the month. The decision was reported by multiple outlets, though details on duration and scope remain unclear.
Where Sources Diverge
One source (nexta) mentions the pause may last until the end of the month, while the other (idnes) does not specify the duration.
The pause may last until the midterm elections on November 3 or until the end of the month.
The pause was reported to have occurred last week, with the exact duration and scope of the halt remaining unclear.
The source of the pressure is attributed to Trump in one report (idnes), while the other (nexta) does not explicitly name him.
Ukrainian forces paused air strikes on Russian refineries last week after weeks of pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian units of long-range strikes were informed that they need to complete already started operations and not start new attacks on Russian oil refineries.
The nature of the pause is described as 'unofficial' in one report (nexta), while the other (idnes) does not use that term.
The unofficial pause may last until the midterm elections in the U.S. on November 3 or until the end of the month.
The pause was reported to have occurred last week, with the exact duration and scope of the halt remaining unclear.
The exact timing of the pause is not specified in one report (idnes), while the other (nexta) provides a more specific timeframe.
The unofficial pause may last until the midterm elections in the U.S. on November 3 or until the end of the month.
The pause was reported to have occurred last week, with the exact duration and scope of the halt remaining unclear.
Sources
Ukrainian units of long-range strikes were informed that they need to complete already started operations and not start new attacks on Russian oil refineries. According to The Wall Street Journal, the unofficial pause may last until the midterm elections in the U.S. on November 3 or until the end of the month; the publication cites sources familiar with military operations. Also read: Ukraine paused strikes on Russian [...]
Ukrainian forces paused air strikes on Russian refineries last week after weeks of pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal reports, citing individuals familiar with military operations.