Alexander Novak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and responsible for the country's energy affairs, announced that Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries. These attacks began on Friday, October 29 (November 7) and targeted three oil refineries and one gas complex.
Background and Temporary Halt of Attacks
In recent months, following an agreement between Ukrainian and American officials, attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities had been temporarily halted. Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, announced on October 11 (October 19) an agreement to stop both sides' attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. This agreement was made due to concerns about rising fuel prices and the ongoing negotiations with Moscow. Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, had also previously stated that his country had temporarily halted attacks on Russian refineries.
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Analysis and Consequences
However, Novak emphasized in his statements that attacks on refineries have resumed, which could lead to increased tensions in the region. In response to this issue, Zelensky rejected the issuance of an order to refrain from attacking refineries and stated that Ukrainian forces have merely acted with greater caution. These developments reflect changes in the military strategies of both countries following previous agreements.
Attacks on oil refineries are one of the most significant aspects of the war in the region, as these facilities not only represent financial resources for both countries but also have major impacts on the global energy market. With the continuation of these attacks, we may witness significant changes in global oil and gas prices.
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