Trump calls on Zelensky to stop attacking Russian energy targets
President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure, blaming these strikes for a global diesel shortage and surging fuel prices. Trump claimed Monday that both Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure following a trip by Witkoff and Kushner. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Kyiv is ready to halt strikes and de-escalate if Russia does the same, specifically targeting energy facilities and critical infrastructure, though an earlier statement suggested no final deal was fully reached.
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- ✓ President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure amid surging global diesel prices.
- ✓ Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure.
- ✓ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Kyiv is ready to halt strikes on energy targets if Russia does the same.
- ✓ Russian attacks hit the Poland-Ukraine border area and the main port hub in the Black Sea, while Ukrainian drones killed two people in Russia.
What changed
Donald Trump claimed that Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, which Zelensky conditioned on reciprocal action by Moscow.
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Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure, blaming these strikes for a global diesel shortage and surging fuel prices. Trump claimed Monday that both Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure following a trip by Witkoff and Kushner. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Kyiv is ready to halt strikes and de-escalate if Russia does the same, specifically targeting energy facilities and critical infrastructure, though an earlier statement suggested no final deal was fully reached.
Why it matters
The diplomatic push follows intense cross-border strikes that have heavily impacted energy supplies and regional infrastructure, including attacks near the Poland-Ukraine border and a main port hub in the Black Sea. Surging diesel prices, reaching $6.23 per gallon in some areas, prompted direct U.S. intervention to curb further disruptions to global fuel markets. Both warring nations continue to trade drone and missile strikes while evaluating potential terms for a mutual energy ceasefire.
What is confirmed
- President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure amid surging global diesel prices.
- Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Kyiv is ready to halt strikes on energy targets if Russia does the same.
- Russian attacks hit the Poland-Ukraine border area and the main port hub in the Black Sea, while Ukrainian drones killed two people in Russia.
Still unconfirmed
- U.S. diesel prices reached a record $6.23 per gallon due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and refinery strikes.
What to watch next
- Formal implementation or rejection of the proposed energy infrastructure ceasefire by Moscow and Kyiv
- Further diplomatic updates from the U.S. administration following the Witkoff-Kushner trip
- Future trajectory of global diesel prices and regional energy target attacks
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- CNN — Russia hits Poland-Ukraine border area amid wave of attacks targeting gas stations, Kyiv says
- AP News — Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia as Moscow hits main port hub in Black Sea
- CBS News — Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes
- The New York Times — Trump Blames Ukraine for Global Diesel Shortage
- Time Magazine — Trump Wants Ukraine to Stop Striking Russian Refineries. What Would That Mean for the War?
- The Washington Post — Trump calls on Zelensky to stop attacking Russian energy targets
- The Hill — Trump says Ukraine should halt Russian refinery strikes amid surging diesel prices
- CNBC — Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record
- Fox News — Trump tells Zelenskyy to stop doing 'one thing' during attacks on Russia
- NBC News — Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing a global shortage
- NBC News — Live updates: Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil as diesel prices soar
- WBAL-TV — Trump blames Russia-Ukraine war for diesel price spike as it increases to $6.23 per gallon
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