Security & Defence
“Stop Hitting Russian Refineries or Lose Your Eyes”: Trump Administration Ultimatum to Ukraine
The Trump administration has warned Ukrainian commanders that strikes on Russian oil refineries must stop — or Washington will suspend intelligence sharing and halt European weapons purchases under the PURL mechanism. Trump publicly called it an “energy ceasefire,” but neither Moscow nor Kyiv confirmed any deal. As of October 13, no official decision to cut intelligence has been announced, and Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says data exchange continues.