Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, recent developments have highlighted a contentious issue involving Ukraine's targeting of Russian energy infrastructure. Russia has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure amid territorial gains in the two-year-long war, causing significant damage. In response, the United States has criticized Ukraine for its attacks on Russian oil facilities, with Secretary of Defense Austin warning that such actions could disrupt Russia's oil production, potentially having a "knock-on effect" on global energy prices. Despite these warnings, Ukrainian President Zelensky has continued the strategy. Rep. Austin Scott questioned the U.S. stance, to which Assistant Secretary of Defense Dr. Celeste Wallander responded that the U.S. is concerned about strikes on civilian targets. She emphasized that while Ukraine's decisions are sovereign, the potential global repercussions cannot be ignored.
Rep. Austin Scott: Why shouldn't Ukrainians attack the oil and gas infrastructure in Russia? Assistant Secretary of Defense Dr. Celeste Wallander: We have concerns about striking at civilian targets. ... This is Ukraine's sovereign decision, but we express those concerns. https://t.co/KXJMB7bWy5
#WATCH | #UnitedStates has revealed that it told #Ukraine not to attack Russian oil infrastructure as it fears this could raise global oil prices. https://t.co/AlusSKM9Zr
BREAKING: The U.S. criticises Ukraine for its attacks on Russian oil facilities
🚨🇺🇸🇺🇦U.S SLAMS UKRAINE FOR TARGETING RUSSIAN OIL REFINERIES Secretary of Defense Austin warned that disrupting Russia’s oil production facilities would have a “knock-on effect” on global prices, threatening the global energy market. So far, Zelensky has ignored pleas to stop,… https://t.co/hoTttMCbhK
#WATCH | As #Russia targets #Ukraine's energy infrastructure amid a slew of territorial gains in the two-year-long war, #Kyiv has revealed the damage suffered in recent days and weeks. https://t.co/RyghcQxVY9