Pentagon chief advises Ukraine to attack other targets instead of oil refineries in Russia

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin believes that Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries could have consequences for the global energy situation. He considers that it is better to attack other targets, according to Bloomberg. “Those attacks could have a knock-on effect in terms of the global energy situation,” said Austin during the Senate Armed Services committee meeting. “Ukraine is better served in going after tactical and operational targets that can directly influence the current fight.” This statement was immediately criticized by Republican Senator Tom Cotton, who stated that the administration of US President Joe Biden is hindering Ukraine's active actions for political reasons.