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US threatens to block arms for Ukraine over refinery attacks, FT reports

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The United States is reportedly threatening to halt the procurement system that supplies Ukraine with weapons to pressure Kyiv into stopping deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. According to the Financial Times, citing European officials, the US warning aims to force a halt to attacks on Russian refineries.

This diplomatic friction highlights a strategic disagreement between Washington and Kyiv regarding the methods and targets of Ukraine's military campaign. While Ukraine relies heavily on US-backed military procurement for its defense, Washington appears increasingly concerned about the potential escalation and economic fallout of targeting energy infrastructure within Russia.

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