Recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have drawn international attention, particularly concerning Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The United States, through Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, has publicly criticized Ukraine for targeting Russian oil refineries, warning of potential repercussions on global oil prices and the broader energy market. This stance was reiterated during a Senate panel hearing, emphasizing the global economic implications of such actions. Additionally, the European Union condemned an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, highlighting the war's escalating impact on civilian and energy infrastructure. Amid these tensions, Ukraine has faced accusations of launching drone strikes on a nuclear plant and causing flooding in Russia's Orenburg. Despite international concerns over attacks on civilian targets, Ukraine, under Zelensky's leadership, has ignored pleas, asserting its sovereign decision in the conflict.
#US secretary of defense Lloyd Austin voiced concerns during a Senate panel hearing, cautioning #Ukraine against targeting Russian oil refineries https://t.co/ZqzAOgg0ie
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
The Pentagon about Kyiv’s attacks on the oil and gas infrastructure of the Russian Federation: we have concerns about attacks on civilian targets, but this is their sovereign decision
#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
Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine accused of another nuclear plant drone strike; Flooding worsens in Russia's Orenburg https://t.co/ehNqSyDYvv
Russia-Ukraine war updates: EU slams attack on Zaporizhzhia plant https://t.co/hj4qQnEJNu
#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