Report: Ukraine Halts Strikes on Russian Refineries Following Pressure from Trump

An unofficial pause in Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure is expected to last until at least after the US midterm elections.

Ukraine has temporarily halted its strikes on oil refineries in Russian territory following pressure from US President Donald Trump, Israeli newspaper Maariv and The Jerusalem Post reported.

According to the reports, the unofficial pause is expected to remain in effect until after the US midterm elections, and potentially deeper into November.

Official responses have not yet been issued by Kyiv or Washington, and further details regarding the talks that prompted the decision have not yet been released.