The US Department of State has stated that it has not changed its position on Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and does not encourage such attacks.
Source: Ukrinform news agency, citing Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State
Quote: "It has always been our position since the outset of this war that we do not encourage or support Ukraine taking strikes outside its own territory."
Details: When asked whether the US had been in contact with Ukraine after yet another Ukrainian strike on a Russian refinery in the city of Samara earlier, Miller refused to comment on any diplomatic engagement.
Instead, he noted that the US position he voiced reflected a "longtime policy" of the US, which was clearly conveyed to Ukrainian partners.
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