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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed

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Ukraine says its long-range strikes have hurt Russian economy while Vladimir Putin concedes they have cost Russia roughly 1% of GDP. What we know on day 1,686

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Section: World news
By: Guardian staff reporter
Published: Oct 6, 2026, 1:27 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 6, 2026, 3:19 AM UTC

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With Trump's declaration of an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. president appears to be increasing pressure on Kyiv to halt its attacks on Russian refineries while simultaneously pursuing fuel deals with Moscow.

CBCCanadaUkraine caught between escalating war and growing pressure from Trump administration

Ukraine has no information about an energy ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 11, a senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.

The Kyiv IndependentTrump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire claim is news to Kyiv

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Vladimir Putin

Leader of Russia since 1999

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, having previously served from 2000 to 2008. Putin also served as Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. He has been described as the de facto leader of Russia since 1999.

Kyiv

Capital and largest city of Ukraine

Kyiv, also spelt Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both banks of the Dnieper River. As of January 2022, the population of Kyiv was 2,952,301, making it the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center. It is home to high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The city has an extensive public transport system, which includes the Kyiv Metro.

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Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire' despite continued attacksPBS35 hr. ago
Ukraine caught between escalating war and growing pressure from Trump administrationCBCCanada13 hr. ago
Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire claim is news to KyivThe Kyiv Independent33 hr. ago

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed

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