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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on October 30 that Ukraine resumed drone attacks on three Russian oil refineries and one gas chemical complex, causing light damage to one facility. Presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov said Ukraine was ignoring President Trump's call to stop the attacks and was counting on European support. According to the Wall Street Journal, Ukraine had informally paused attacks on Russian refineries from mid-October under U.S. pressure, out of concern that rising global fuel prices would hurt Washington before the midterm elections on November 3. President Zelensky denied a full halt order, saying the military had only become more cautious. The Kremlin said the attacks would not hinder preparations for talks between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S.

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Original headline: Thế lực khiến ông Zelensky bất tuân lệnh của Tổng thống Trump

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