On October 10, 2026, it became known that the USA conveyed a decisive demand from the US president to Ukraine to cease strikes on Russian refineries. This information was confirmed by a high-ranking Ukrainian official, citing data received from Deutsche Welle.
Details of the US Demand
According to reports, the demand was communicated during a meeting in Miami between the Ukrainian delegation and American special envoys, including Witkoff and Kushner. This meeting also touched upon other important issues, including:
- possible cessation of intelligence data exchange between Ukraine and the USA;
- preparation for winter;
- security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukraine's Reaction
At this moment, it is unclear how exactly Ukraine will respond to this demand. High-ranking officials in Ukraine are discussing possible courses of action, considering the complex military situation and relations with Russia. As noted by one of the experts, Ukraine will have to choose between two difficult options, given the new conditions arising from this pressure from the USA.
Next Steps for the USA
Following the delivery of the demand, US representatives plan to hold negotiations with Russia. This indicates that Washington is attempting to find ways to de-escalate the conflict; however, analysts note that such actions may provoke mixed reactions both in Ukraine and in Russia.