Conflict · Kyiv, Ukraine · November 1, 2026

Zelensky offers to stop refinery strikes if US supplies missiles

Reported by 7 outlets · first reported Nov 1, 12:20 PM ET

Ukraine's president said Kyiv would stop hitting Russian oil refineries if Washington supplies missiles. He is ready to meet Putin in Turkey. Fuel sales are limited in Nizhny Novgorod after a drone attack on the Kstovo refinery.

Why it matters

Strikes on refineries affect Russian fuel supply and could shape talks on ending the war.

Background

Ukraine has attacked Russian energy sites; the US has urged restraint before its midterms.

The story so far

1. Oct 18Ukraine and US clash over Starlink speed cap on military drones
2. Oct 19Kyiv says US limits on intelligence and Starshield are costing lives
3. Oct 20Zelensky says US intelligence sharing resumed after Oslo talks
4. Oct 21Ukraine says US early warning on missile attacks has resumed
5. Oct 30US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
6. Oct 31US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
7. Nov 1Zelensky offers to stop refinery strikes if US supplies missiles

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Sources

• Asharq Al-Awsat ↗Nov 1, 6:21 PM ET
• ANSA ↗Nov 1, 7:32 PM ET
• The Guardian ↗Nov 1, 12:20 PM ET

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