Trump calls on Ukraine to stop striking Russian diesel refineries

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1. 21h ago

   Russia and Ukraine continue energy strikes despite Trump ceasefire claim

   President Donald Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop targeting energy facilities, but both nations launched new attacks on Tuesday. Russia hit petrol stations in Kyiv while Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery. The Kremlin welcomed Trump's call for Ukraine to halt its strikes but refused to promise reciprocal restraint. These developments follow a record spike in U.S. diesel prices on September 14, which Trump linked to Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attributed worsening global energy markets to instability in the Persian Gulf region.

   Why it matters

   Ukraine has hit a record number of Russian refineries to disrupt fuel supplies. Kyiv seeks a deal to protect its own power plants and ports before winter. This conflict coincides with record-high fuel prices in the United States.

   What is confirmed

   • U.S. diesel prices hit an all-time high on September 14.
   • President Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop striking each other's energy infrastructure.
   • Russia and Ukraine launched new energy attacks on Tuesday, September 15.
   • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed Trump's request for Ukraine to stop striking fuel infrastructure.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Global energy markets are worsening mainly because of instability and new rounds of escalation in the Persian Gulf region.
   • Putin shows no sign of stopping his energy strikes in the run-up to winter.

   What to watch next

   • Official confirmation or denial of the ceasefire agreement from the Ukrainian government
   • Further statements from the Kremlin regarding reciprocal restraint on energy targets
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. www.aol.com — Russia Backs Trump's Push To Halt Ukrainian Oil Strikes As Diesel Hits Record
   2. www.ntd.com — Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Agreed to Stop Energy Target Attacks
   3. www.rferl.org — Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Agree To Halt Strikes On Energy Targets
   4. euobserver.com — Ukraine hit record number of Putin’s refineries, as Trump pleads for energy ceasefire (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,664)
   5. meduza.io — The Kremlin welcomes Trump’s call for Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries but won’t promise reciprocal restraint
   6. www.theepochtimes.com — Russia, Ukraine Continue Striking Energy Sites Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Claim
   7. www.yahoo.com — Russia and Ukraine press on with energy strikes despite Trump
   8. www.nbcnews.com — Russia and Ukraine launch new energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
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2. 1d ago

   Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Diesel Refineries

   President Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday to stop attacking Russian diesel refineries and distribution infrastructure. Trump claims these strikes are contributing to a global diesel shortage and record fuel prices in the United States. Zelensky responded that Ukraine is willing to cease strikes on Russian territory if allies can secure a Russian commitment to stop targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. This request comes as both nations continue trading drone strikes, including recent Russian attacks near the Polish border and Ukrainian drones killing two people in Russia.

   Why it matters

   Ukraine has targeted Russian energy infrastructure to pressure Moscow and degrade its military logistics. A global fuel crunch is currently underway, though some reports attribute the diesel squeeze primarily to a war between the U.S. and Iran.

   What is confirmed

   • President Trump called on President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop striking Russian diesel refineries and distribution infrastructure.
   • Trump stated that Ukrainian attacks on these sites are causing a global diesel shortage.
   • Russia and Ukraine have traded drone strikes, including Russian attacks near the Poland-Ukraine border.
   • Ukrainian drones killed two people in Russia.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Most of the diesel squeeze is caused by a war between the U.S. and Iran.
   • Russia hit a main port hub in the Black Sea.

   What to watch next

   • Whether allies secure a Russian commitment to stop hitting Ukrainian infrastructure
   • Official response from the Kremlin regarding Trump's request
   • Changes in U.S. fuel prices following the request
   Sources used for this update (12)

   1. CNN — Russia hits Poland-Ukraine border area amid wave of attacks targeting gas stations, Kyiv says
   2. AP News — Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia as Moscow hits main port hub in Black Sea
   3. Financial Times — Trump calls on Ukraine to stop striking Russian diesel refineries
   4. Reuters — Trump tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy to stop hitting Russian diesel
   5. WXLV — Trump urges Zelensky to halt strikes on Russia diesel sites amid global fuel crunch
   6. WSJ — Opinion | Trump Lectures Ukraine, not Russia
   7. CBS News — Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes
   8. time.com — Trump Wants Ukraine to Stop Striking Russian Refineries. What Would That Mean for the War?
   9. www.tovima.com — Trump Urges Ukraine to Stop Hitting Russian Diesel Supplies
   10. www.bostonglobe.com — Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks are causing a shortage
   11. www.dailypress.com — Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing a global shortage
   12. www.wsls.com — NATO chief Rutte vows more support for Ukraine after Russian drone strikes near Polish border
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