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Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries constitute self-defence

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Briefings

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries constitute legitimate self-defence, asserting that Kyiv will continue these strikes even if the US administration halts the energy ceasefire. This position was made on October 15, 2026, amidst ongoing tensions regarding Russia's energy exports and the potential for renewed conflict.

Key points

• Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, declared Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries to be legitimate self-defence actions.
• Kallas maintained that Kyiv intends to resume these attacks despite the US administration's decision to suspend the energy ceasefire.

Context and limitations

The briefing relies solely on a single statement from Kaja Kallas dated October 15, 2026, without corroborating evidence from other EU officials, international bodies, or independent analysis.

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