
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will continue to attack Russian refineries despite the request of Donald Trump, says political scientist Oleg Glazunov, noting Kyiv’s orientation towards the UK.
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US special envoys conveyed Donald Trump's request to stop attacks on Russian refineries.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will not stop attacking Russian oil refineries even after a request from American leader Donald Trump, says Oleg Glazunov, associate professor of political analysis at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. He gave a comment to Lenta.ru.
Earlier it was reported that US President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner conveyed Trump's request to Kyiv to stop attacks on Russian refineries. In addition, politicians stunned the Ukrainian delegation with the news that Washington would suspend sanctions on Russian diesel fuel.
The political scientist suggested that Zelensky will not comply with Trump’s request, since he now considers the UK to be his main partner. According to him, the Ukrainian leader will only do what the European Union recommends to him, which means that the attacks will continue.
“It is no coincidence that Trump said that Ukraine needs a different president. He meant that it is impossible to negotiate with Zelensky. He is non-negotiable and does not shake hands. Trump will not forgive Zelensky for conducting anti-propaganda against him during the US presidential elections. Zelensky is now more focused on Great Britain, and it is determined to continue the war,” Glazunov commented.

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