Zelensky's Energy Retaliation: Ukraine's Tough Stance

0:00It's March 30th, you're listening to global news today, AI-powered global coverage. Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky just dropped that allies are pushing him to chill on hitting Russia's energy spots because of the worldwide, fuel crunch. But he made it clear, Ukraine stops only if Russia quits bombing their power plants in refineries first. It's all retaliation, he says, after non-stop Russian strikes left over a million Ukrainians without heat or lights this winter. Here this week, Ukraine slammed the Ust-Luga oil terminal near St. Petersburg, knocking out 60 percent of its capacity. That's part of a wave of long-range hits on Russian energy targets. Meanwhile, Ukraine's now leaning hard on fuel imports through Poland, Greece, and others since their refineries got wrecked. Global reactions are mixed with energy prices, spiking from Iran's moves and the strait of Hormuz. China and India scoop up 85 percent of Russia's crude exports. While the EU grabs most of their gas and liquefied natural gas, the U.S. even loosened

1:04some sanctions on Russian oil to ease the pain. Zelensky hit up Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan on a quick tour, offering Ukraine's drone know-how and asking for missile. Defense help plus more fuel supplies. He says the army's got enough gas for now, but high prices are pumping cash into Russia's war machine. While squeezing Ukraine's fight, this energy tiff retak keeps the pressure on both sides, with global ripples making everyone rethink their next move as the crisis drags on.