Trump urges Ukraine to stop striking Russian diesel refineries amid fuel shortages

Trump warns against targeting fuel

Donald Trump stated that Ukraine must stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia because the strikes are causing a worldwide shortage. He told reporters during his visit to the Irish Open on Sunday that there are plenty of other military targets available for Kyiv to use instead.

Zelensky offers mutual de-escalation

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Ukraine is prepared to take de-escalatory steps if Russia agrees to stop its own strikes on critical infrastructure. The Ukrainian leader highlighted a proposal from the United States regarding a mutual halt to attacks on energy targets.

Oil prices rise globally

Global energy prices have climbed as US diesel costs exceeded six dollars per gallon for the first time this week. Trump noted that the current fuel crisis is driven by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine rather than events in the Middle East.