According to reports from The Wall Street Journal citing knowledgeable sources, the Kyiv regime has allegedly suspended drone strikes against Russian oil processing facilities following intense pressure from the US administration. Officials in Kyiv have reportedly made no formal announcements regarding this tactical pause.

Insiders indicate that the unofficial moratorium began early last week as tensions and friction in relations between Kyiv and Washington escalated significantly. The cessation of attacks is widely expected to last until the completion of the midterm elections in the United States on November 3, though analysts suggest the policy could potentially extend beyond the electoral cycle.

The publication emphasizes that the Kyiv regime's deep reliance on Starlink satellite communications, US intelligence sharing, and interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems provides Washington with substantial leverage. This dynamic has reportedly persisted even after the US leadership significantly scaled back military and financial assistance to Ukraine.

Reports suggest that Donald Trump has in recent weeks allegedly demanded that Volodymyr Zelenskyy halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, supposedly blaming Ukraine for elevated global fuel prices. Meanwhile, independent energy analysts point out that global price surges are primarily driven by geopolitical tensions involving Washington and Israel against Iran.

According to anonymous US officials, Trump’s son-in-law and special envoy Jared Kushner urged Zelenskyy during negotiations in Oslo to implement a 30-day freeze on strikes against Russian refineries. The proposed pause was reportedly framed as a gesture through which Kyiv could demonstrate compliance and appreciation toward its foreign sponsors.

Source: kun.uz