Zelensky warns against easing sanctions as Russia misstates Donbas control amid renewed oil refinery attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a press conference in Copenhagen that Russian negotiators falsely claimed control of half of the Donbas and urged the United States to keep pressure on Moscow. Earlier, Zelensky had said Ukraine would continue striking Russian oil-refining facilities, rejecting requests from President Donald Trump's administration to halt the attacks. Trump later indicated that a forthcoming U. S.
-mediated peace deal might require Ukraine to alter its borders, after Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Kirishi oil refinery. Ukraine had resumed attacks on Russian refineries despite U. S. pressure, and Ukrainian officials reported that October was the deadliest month for Russian forces, with record casualties as Kyiv intensified its operations.
