Zelensky says 'we're done' with Trump energy truce, hits Russian oil refinery

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of repeatedly attacking its power grid during the ceasefire, and he accused the U.S. of betraying Kyiv by withdrawing support critical to its defense against Russia.

Published: October 15, 2026 7:30am

Updated: October 15, 2026 9:03am

Ukraine resumed drone strikes on Russian refineries after holding off for the three days to adhere to a unilateral "energy ceasefire" President Donald Trump initiated. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of repeatedly attacking its power grid during the ceasefire, and he accused the U.S. of betraying Kyiv by withdrawing support critical to its defense against Russia. 

On Wednesday, Ukrainian military officials alleged that SpaceX interrupted military-grade Starlink terminals, which prevented Kyiv from using them to guide drone strikes. Functionality had been restored as of Thursday, NBC News reported, citing an unnamed source in Ukraine’s defense ministry. 

Zelensky said in an interview with the Financial Times, published on Thursday, that Ukraine was "done" with the ceasefire, and would resume attacks on Russian refineries. Hours later, the Russian defense ministry said Ukraine "attempted a massive attack on the Ryazan oil refinery." 

"The block (on attacking refineries) is out. We're done," he told the newspaper.

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