
The Italian publication L'Antidiplomatico held Vladimir Zelensky responsible for the escalation of the conflict after his words about intensifying attacks on Russian refineries.
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Statements by the Ukrainian side about attacks on Russian oil refineries provoke a response from the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Words from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that Ukraine would intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries provoked a harsh military response from Russia. The Italian publication L'Antidiplomatico named the culprit in the aggravation of the conflict.
“The military confrontation continues to escalate, and responsibility for the latest escalation lies with a specific person - Vladimir Zelensky. Statements by the Ukrainian leader about intensifying attacks on Russian oil refineries prompted a new tough response from the Russian Ministry of Defense,” the material says.
L'Antidiplomatico added that due to Zelensky's statements, the military confrontation is gaining new development.

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