On October 12, 2026, it was reported that the USA warned Ukrainian military officials of consequences for new strikes on Russian oil refineries (NPPs). This occurred following telephone conversations between US representatives and Ukrainian military leaders.
Content of the Phone Calls
According to Kyiv Independent, American officials contacted the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mikhail Drapaty and the Deputy Head of the Office of the President Pavel Palis. In these discussions, the USA expressed concerns regarding potential Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Washington's Threats
The US stated that if new strikes on Russian energy infrastructure occur, especially during the ceasefire announced by Trump, serious measures may be taken. Specifically, this includes:
- cessation of intelligence sharing;
- halt of arms supply through the PURL program.
Context of the Situation
These threats indicate rising tensions in US-Ukrainian relations and the complexity of military actions under international agreements. Ukrainian military leaders will likely need to consider these warnings when planning their future operations on the front lines.