WSJ: Ukraine, under pressure from the USA, has suspended attacks on Russian refineries at least until the American elections

The Ukrainian military has paused airstrikes on Russian refineries following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This unofficial halt is expected to last until at least November 3, coinciding with U.S. congressional elections. Trump has accused Kyiv of contributing to high fuel prices in the U.S., despite earlier military actions against Iran. The pause in attacks began amid a crisis in U.S.-Ukraine relations, with Trump demanding the removal of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Although Ukraine has not officially announced the pause, Zelensky indicated that military operations could resume at any time. The U.S. reportedly requested a thirty-day suspension of strikes to show gratitude for diplomatic negotiations with Moscow. Ukrainian drone operations have shifted focus to other targets in Russia, while Kyiv seeks better protection for its energy infrastructure amid ongoing Russian attacks.