Trump announced work to end the Ukrainian conflict and linked it to diesel prices in the US
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US President Donald Trump said at a rally in North Carolina that US representatives are working hard to end the Ukrainian conflict, noting that a settlement between Russia and Ukraine will be reached in the near future, and linked this to rising diesel prices in the country.
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Why It Matters
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has continued since 2022, causing international concern and affecting global energy and food markets.
US President Donald Trump said that US representatives are working hard to end the Ukrainian conflict.
Trump promised that a resolution to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine would soon be reached, as this would lead to higher diesel prices in the United States.
WASHINGTON, September 17 - RIA Novosti. US President Donald Trump said US officials are working hard to end the Ukrainian conflict, which is causing diesel prices to rise in the country, promising that a settlement will soon be reached.
"We're working very hard to get Russia and Ukraine (to reach a settlement - ed.) ... You know, I've ended eight wars. And the hardest one is between Russia and Ukraine, because the leaders hate each other," Trump said at a rally of supporters in North Carolina.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A settlement to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will be achieved in the near future
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What concrete steps are US representatives taking to end the conflict?
- On what basis does Trump conclude that a settlement is imminent?
- How exactly will the conflict settlement affect diesel prices in the US?
