Ukraine launches 40-day operation to push Russia to end the war
4 hours ago
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- #Ukraine-Russia War
- #Economic Sanctions
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved a 40-day operation by Ukraine's Security Service aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war.
- The operation includes drone strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure, such as refineries and shipyards, to raise the cost of war.
- Strikes damaged key facilities like the Moscow Oil Refinery and Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez, affecting fuel supply and morale.
- Ukraine timed the campaign to coincide with stalled peace negotiations and a diplomatic deadline set by the Trump administration.
- Western sanctions, including a price cap on Russian crude oil, target Russia's war revenue alongside Ukraine's military strikes.
- The G7-led price cap faces a review on 15 July, which could adjust the cap upward, potentially relieving financial pressure on Russia.
- The EU and Canada have expanded sanctions, targeting shadow fleet vessels and individuals involved in unlawful activities.
- Ukraine's strategy focuses on degrading Russia's refining capacity and influencing negotiations rather than forcing capitulation.