Former Footballer Sets a Condition for Talks with Russia After Moscow Refinery Strike.

Yevhen Levchenko Weighs In on the Attack Against an Oil Processing Plant

According to Novyny.live: Yevhen Levchenko, a former professional footballer, has shared his perspective on the recent strike carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine against a Moscow oil refinery during the night of June 17–18. He believes that operations of this nature could push Russia toward engaging in peace negotiations.

Drone Assault

That night, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces launched an assault on Russian territory, deploying hundreds of drones. The attack sparked several large fires in Moscow and the surrounding region, including at a local oil refinery. These events unfolded on the 1,575th day of the full-scale war.

Only actions like these can force the Russian Federation to come to the negotiating table. — Yevhen Levchenko

The refinery strike ranks among the most significant military operations Ukraine has conducted inside Russia since the conflict began. The use of drones by the Armed Forces of Ukraine signals the evolution of new tactical approaches in the war, which could substantially influence future negotiations and the strategies adopted by both sides.

Levchenko’s comments reflect a hope that military actions might pave the way for peaceful dialogue, though the situation remains volatile and uncertain.