Trump calls Ukraine strikes disgrace
The gist
Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries "a disgrace," saying they raise world oil prices.
The remark strains US-Ukraine ties as EU leaders rally around Zelensky before winter.
How it unfolded
- Oct 15, 2026In an interview with Newsmax published Thursday, Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries "a disgrace," saying they were driving up global energy prices.
- Oct 15, 2026Zelensky met NATO chief Mark Rutte in Brussels and held bilateral meetings with European leaders before an EU summit.
- Oct 15, 2026Zelensky told the Financial Times the pause in strikes on Russian refineries was "done" because Moscow was not abiding by the energy-infrastructure ceasefire announced by Trump.