Trump Urges Zelensky to Cease Attacks on Russian Diesel Infrastructure
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, citing diesel shortages. The comments were made during a press appearance in Ireland. The move has sparked debate over the role of Ukraine in global fuel shortages.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources mention that Trump specifically called for attacks on 'other targets' but not on diesel fuel infrastructure.
Zelenski has to do one thing, which is to attack other targets, but not diesel fuel.
CBS News: President Trump, while in Ireland, stated that Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries are causing a diesel shortage and urged Vladimir Zelensky to stop such attacks, allowing strikes on 'other targets,' but not on fuel infrastructure.
Some sources attribute the diesel shortage to the Iran war, while others do not specify the cause.
The U.S. president denied that his war on Iran was responsible for surging diesel prices.
President Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian diesel, blaming the attacks for the global shortage, which has been driven mainly by the Iran war.
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Trump urges Zelenskyy to halt attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure Pajhwok Afghan News
Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop striking diesel fuel facilities in Russia, warning that other targets should be pursued instead. Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have disrupted fuel production and contributed to domestic shortages. Trump says peace efforts are progressing, but Poland’s foreign minister remains skeptical as Russia maintains its war objectives.
CBS News: President Trump, while in Ireland, stated that Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries are causing a diesel shortage and urged Vladimir Zelensky to stop such attacks, allowing strikes on 'other targets,' but not on fuel infrastructure. Kyiv previously explained its campaign of long-range drones by stating that Russia's oil and gas industry finances and sustains the war; fuel rationing has been introduced in Russia. Also read: [...] Trump's message calling on Ukraine to cease attacks on Russian oil refineries amid mutual strikes first appeared on NEXTA.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has urged Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop Ukrainian attacks on Russian diesel refineries.
President Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian diesel, blaming the attacks for the global shortage, which has been driven mainly by the Iran war.
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage PBS
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage The Washington Post
Ukrainian drones have hit Russia's oil industry and caused fuel rationing. Now Donald Trump has had enough.
The U.S. president denied that his war on Iran was responsible for surging diesel prices, but a senior European official said Trump was using Kyiv as a scapegoat.
Trump calls on Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel targets thenationalnews.com
Trump tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy to stop hitting Russian diesel Reuters
Average diesel price in the US reached record levels Ukrainian attacks on Russian diesel production "harm the world" Zelensky "must stop", says Trump
Trump Demands Ukraine Halt Refinery Strikes as Diesel Surges Bloomberg.com
According to Trump, Ukraine is causing a diesel fuel shortage.
Trump tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy to stop hitting Russian diesel The Straits Times
US President Donald Trump on September 13 demanded from Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russia's fuel infrastructure.
"He's causing a shortage of diesel," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
"Zelenski has to do one thing, which is to attack other targets, but not diesel fuel," said the US president from Ireland.
Donald Trump today urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop strikes on diesel fuel in Russia
The president's comments to reporters in Ireland come as the average price of diesel in the U.S. climbed above $6 a gallon.
Trump tells Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian diesel Al Arabiya English
Trump tells Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian diesel english.alarabiya.net
Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Stop Hitting Russia’s Diesel Refineries Bloomberg.com
Zelensky’s statement on retaliation for energy strikes escalatory — Kremlin tass.com
US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "stop attacking diesel fuel in Russia", as attacks are causing his shortages.