# Russian fuel shortages ease as Ukraine faces Trump pressure to halt refinery strikes

https://mins.news/en/item/120633

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-29 11:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russias-fuel-shortages-ease-as-ukraine-faces-trump-pressure-to-halt-refinery-strikes/

> Fifteen Russian regions resumed unrestricted fuel sales in October after Ukraine sharply slowed strikes on Russian refineries amid pressure from Donald Trump. Some areas still have fuel restrictions, while Russia continues attacking Ukrainian energy facilities. A poll found most Ukrainians support continuing the refinery strikes despite possible reductions in U.S. support.

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