After refinery drone strike, Russia accuses Ukraine of contradicting US-brokered peace deal
Strike prompts Russian accusation
Russia accused Ukraine of acting against US peace efforts after an overnight Ukrainian drone strike targeted an oil refinery in a region south of Moscow. The report did not identify the refinery or give details about damage from the attack.
Moscow presented the strike as conflicting with efforts to pursue peace. No response from Ukraine was included in the report.
Moscow cites diesel deal
Russia also said its diesel had begun reaching global markets following a deal with US President Donald Trump. The report did not specify the deal’s terms or when the fuel shipments began.
The statement about diesel was made alongside Russia’s accusation over the refinery strike. The report did not provide further information about the export arrangements.
Peace efforts in focus
Russia’s comments linked the attack to US-backed peace efforts, while also highlighting the country’s diesel exports. The report provided no additional details on the status of those efforts.
The available account did not say whether the United States had commented on the accusation or the reported deal. It also did not include further information from either Russia or Ukraine.
Key points
- Russia said a Ukrainian drone strike hit an oil refinery south of Moscow overnight.
- Moscow accused Ukraine of going against US peace efforts.
- Russia said its diesel had begun reaching global markets after a deal with Donald Trump.