President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will strike Russian refineries in response to what he called Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, which he tied to President Vladimir Putin's efforts to project strength.
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Key facts
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's airstrikes.
- He described the Russian approach as a 'new doctrine' of airstrikes.
- Zelenskyy linked the shift to Putin's desire to appear strong.
- Zelenskyy said Russia's military was losing ground in a key frontline region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would target Russian oil refineries in response to what he characterised as Moscow’s ‘new doctrine’ of airstrikes, according to CNBC.
Zelenskyy framed the move as a direct reply to an intensified pattern of Russian air attacks, describing the shift in Moscow’s approach as a new doctrine.
According to CNBC, Zelenskyy said the change in policy was driven by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s desire to appear strong.
That desire, Zelenskyy said, came at a time when he claimed the Russian military was losing ground in a key frontline region.
Zelenskyy’s remarks indicate Ukraine’s stated intent to step up strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure as part of its response to continued airstrikes.
Why it matters
Targeting refineries would extend the war's impact to Russia's energy sector, a vital source of state revenue. Zelenskyy's framing ties the planned escalation directly to battlefield dynamics and the political pressures he says face Moscow's leadership.
Frequently asked questions
What did Zelenskyy say Ukraine would do?
Zelenskyy said Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's airstrikes, according to CNBC.
Why did Zelenskyy say Russia changed its approach?
He said the shift was driven by Putin's desire to appear strong at a time when Russia's military was losing ground in a key frontline region, according to CNBC.
Timeline
- Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskyy says
CNBC Top News: Driving the shift in policy, Zelenskyy said, was Putin's desire to appear strong at a time when his military was losing ground in a key frontline region.