Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries following a period of suspension. This decision comes in response to renewed Russian attacks and, reportedly, pressure from the United States to halt such operations. Zelenskyy also indicated that a recent slowdown in the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine may have been intentional. The pause in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure was seemingly linked to these external factors, but Kyiv now feels compelled to respond to escalating aggression. The resumption of strikes signals a shift in Ukraine’s strategy and a defiance of calls for restraint. This development raises concerns about potential escalation and the ongoing impact on global energy markets, as well as the reliability of critical communications infrastructure like Starlink within Ukraine.