Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery, minister warns Putin of historic mistake

Ukraine has struck a major Russian oil refinery, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The attack, which sent thick smoke billowing over Moscow, is seen as a direct response to recent Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities.

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This is completely justified response to Russian attacks on our cities and communities and another important result of our warriors' work against objects that maintain the Russian war machine.

Ukrainian officials highlighted their long-range capabilities, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noting that "long-range sanctions" hit the refinery for the second time in a week. He emphasized that the strike is a "completely justified response" to Russian attacks and a crucial result for the "Russian war machine."

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Ukraine is not just attacking Russia. It is doing so with Ukrainian weapons. Putin's propaganda has always told Russians that they are fighting the entire 'collective West,' not just Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha directly addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin, asserting that Ukraine is using its own weaponry to attack Russia. Sybiha dismissed Russian propaganda that frames the conflict as a fight against the "collective West," arguing it serves to mask Putin's humiliation and justify the prolonged war.

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Putin did not just miscalculate when he attacked Ukraine. He committed a historic mistake. With each month in which he refuses to accept that and end this war, things will only get worse for him and his regime.

"Putin did not just miscalculate when he attacked Ukraine. He committed a historic mistake," Sybiha stated. He warned that with each month Putin refuses to end the war, the situation for him and his regime will only deteriorate. The minister reiterated that Putin has an exit, which is to order his forces to cease fire and stop the war.

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Putin has an exit at any time. He just needs to order his occupation forces to cease fire and stop the war.