Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries
Former US President cites concerns over global diesel shortages resulting from strikes on energy infrastructure.
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Former US President Donald Trump has publicly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cease attacks on Russian oil refineries, warning that such strikes threaten global diesel supplies and contribute to market shortages.
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Why It Matters
The Russian government implemented a temporary ban on gasoline and diesel exports on July 30, effective until January 31, 2027.
WASHINGTON, September 13. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has called on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries as this is fraught to diesel shortages on global markets.
"Zelensky has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia," he told reporters at his golf club in Ireland. The American leader pointed out that "this leads to a shortage of it."
"This isn't done by the Middle East. This is done by what's happening with Russia and Ukraine," he said, adding that he had spoken about this with Zelensky.
"Don't hit diesel fuel because that's hurting. That's hurting the world. We don't want him to hit diesel fields," Trump stressed.
On July 30, the Russian government imposed as temporary ban on gasoline and diesel exports until January 31, 2027.
Open Questions
- Will the Ukrainian government alter its military strategy based on these comments?
