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Zelenskyy Ends Energy Ceasefire Following Russian Attacks and US Policy Shifts
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is done with the energy-target ceasefire and may resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- •The decision follows continued Russian missile and drone attacks despite a previously announced agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump.
- •Zelenskyy accused SpaceX of restricting Starlink military systems to limit Ukraine drone operations, highlighting concerns over reliance on US technology.
- •The United States has halted direct weapons supplies to Ukraine, though European allies are permitted to purchase American arms on Kyiv's behalf.
- •During the EU summit in Brussels, Zelenskyy met with leaders including Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte to urge continued military aid such as missile interceptors and F-16 ammunition.
Key Questions Answered
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is done observing the energy-target ceasefire because Russia continued missile and drone attacks despite US President Donald Trump announcing an agreement on October 11, 2026, leading Kyiv to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Zelenskyy accused changes to SpaceX’s Starlink military system of deliberately restricting and slowing down Ukraine's drone operations, and raised concerns over Washington halting weapons supplies to Ukraine while pursuing business deals with Moscow.
During the European Union summit in Brussels in October 2026, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss security, energy prices, and continued military assistance.
