Ukraine urged to ease strikes on Russian oil refineries.

April 5, 2026

By Borden Khmelnytsky

Ukraine urged to ease strikes on Russian oil refineries. — Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the President's Office, in Paris on Jan. 6, 2026. (Ludovic Marin / AFP via Getty Images)

Just when you thought Ukraine was on a roll, taking down Russian oil refineries left and right, there's a major twist: Ukraine's allies are asking them to PAUSE THE DRONE ATTACKS?! What could be the reason behind this sudden change of heart? We're diving into the drama that's unfolding.

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