The Pentagon spokesperson, Patrick Ryder, responded to whether the US provides Ukraine with the ability to strike Russian refineries, according to a briefing by Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder. The spokesperson stated that the US assistance to Ukraine is intended solely for defense and the return of its territory. Washington does not assist with strikes on Russian refineries. “The assistance that we’re providing to Ukraine is intended for them to defend their sovereign territory and – and to take back their sovereign territory. We don’t provide any assistance for use outside of that. I’d r…