Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Kyiv was increasing its strikes against Russian oil infrastructure in order to maintain pressure on Moscow, following a relaxation of international sanctions.
According to him, the United States' decision to grant a temporary waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil helped to reduce the economic pressure on Russia.
This measure, intended to stabilize energy markets disrupted by the war in the Middle East, is criticized by several of Ukraine's European allies.
Faced with this development, Kyiv is relying on its military capabilities, particularly its long-range strikes, to compensate for this relaxation.
"The pressure on Russia in the world is decreasing," said Volodymyr Zelensky, believing that Ukraine must now rely on its own means to weaken the adversary.
Ukrainian drone attacks have already disrupted a significant portion of Russia's oil export capacity, according to Ukrainian authorities.
These operations target strategic installations in order to reduce Moscow's energy revenues, which are essential to the war effort.
This strategy marks an intensification of the conflict on the economic and energy front, beyond the classic military front.
It also highlights the tensions between the imperatives of global market stability and the objectives of putting pressure on Russia.
In this context, Ukraine seeks to maintain a balance between international support and strategic autonomy in the face of a protracted conflict.
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