We will Burn Russian Refineries: Ukraine Vows to Keep Striking Russian Refineries

According to a report by Financial Times on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Ukraine will continue attacking Russian oil refineries despite renewed pressure from US President Donald Trump to stop strikes on Moscow’s energy infrastructure after his agreement with Putin to supply diesel to US and international markets.

A senior Ukrainian official reportedly declared that Kyiv would continue targeting the facilities, saying, “We will burn Russian refineries.”

Ukraine is determined to continue its campaign against Russia’s petroleum industry, which it sees as a major source of war revenue.

Trump announced that he and Putin had agreed to release Russian diesel supplies into the global market in a Friday phone call.

Trump said Russia would supply 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and one million tons shortly after.

As energy prices rose, the US president prioritized fuel supplies. Ukraine has criticized the arrangement because it fears easing restrictions on Russian petroleum exports will give Moscow more resources for its military operations.

During Miami negotiations, Trump’s representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, warned Ukrainian officials that Washington could suspend intelligence sharing if Kyiv continued attacking Russian oil infrastructure, the Financial Times reported.

The Ukrainian delegation visited the US to discuss war resolution. The Ukrainian side was surprised by Trump’s diesel agreement announcement, complicating negotiations.

Ukrainian officials considered the request to stop the attacks without a Russian commitment unfair.

Ukraine uses American intelligence to support its military operations, including long-range strikes against Russia, making the warning significant.

Kyiv insists it must respond to Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy facilities despite pressure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy opposed the diesel deal, saying it would prolong the conflict.

He called the agreement a weak one by powerful partners and warned that Moscow could use the proceeds to fund weapons production and military operations.

Zelenskyy also argued that meaningful de-escalation requires both countries to stop attacking.

The Ukrainian president told Reuters in October that Kyiv would intensify strikes against Russian oil refineries in response to an expanded Russian campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure.

He said Ukraine had documents showing Moscow planned to attack infrastructure, transport links, and other targets before winter.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine would respond to energy system attacks by targeting Russian revenue-generating facilities, but his country would not attack civilian objects.

Since Russia invaded in February 2022, Ukraine has increasingly used long-range drones to attack Russian refineries, oil terminals, storage facilities, and other energy infrastructure.

Kyiv claims the attacks are meant to cut Russian military fuel supplies and reduce war financing.

The campaign has reportedly impaired refinery operations and strained fuel supplies in Russia. The disruption’s severity varie s, and its long-term impact on Russian oil production and exports is unclear.

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