He noted that over the past month, the Russian Federation has significantly increased its terror of Ukrainian cities.
In mid-March, information appeared in the media that the United States of America called on Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries, since this was causing oil prices to rise.
Major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, deputy commander of the 3rd separate assault brigade Maxim Zhorin reacted to this. He noted that over the past month, the Russian Federation has significantly increased its terror and systematic work to destroy Ukrainian infrastructure and Ukrainian cities.
“Against the background of this, statements from the Americans sound as wild as possible about whether we should strike enemy territory or not, whether we have or do not have the right to fire at oil depots in Russia, etc. I would like our partners to with the same enthusiasm prohibit Russia from hitting residential areas homes in Ukraine. But so far nothing has been heard even about such attempts,” Zhorin wrote.
US statements regarding attacks on Russian refineries
The Financial Times, citing informed sources, reported that Washington called on Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries. The United States conveyed this warning to officials in the SBU and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Moscow Region.
This information caused outrage among many. Thus, General and former commander of US forces in Europe Ben Hodges said that if such calls really took place, Ukraine should ignore advice to stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, since the attacks have a significant impact.
In addition, this position was criticized by The Hill. They noted that this call is an absurd and self-defeating political decision by the Joe Biden administration. The publication noted that Ukraine must reduce the Kremlin’s ability to supply troops in order to win the war waged against it.
