Trump Calls On Zelenskyy To Stop Attacks On Russian Diesel Facilities
The short version
- Trump was asked by a reporter on Sunday if he’d had conversations with Zelenskyy about the issue.
- He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia ,” Trump told reporters on the sidelines of the Irish Open, adding that he had spoken to the Ukrainian president about it. “…
- Don’t hit diesel fuel, because that’s hurting, that’s hurting the world.” Ukraine has targeted Russia’s oil and gas industry for months with long-range attacks and Russia has…
- Diesel in the United States rose to $6.20 a gallon on average on Sunday, a new record, while regular gas is selling for $4.31 a gallon on average , according to AAA.
- Zelenskyy has defended Ukraine’s tactics of striking Russian refineries.
The story
President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian diesel fuel as the attacks are causing a global shortage and diesel in the United States has hit a record high.
Trump was asked by a reporter on Sunday if he’d had conversations with Zelenskyy about the issue.
Zelenskyy “has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia,” Trump told reporters on the sidelines of the Irish Open, adding that he had spoken to the Ukrainian president about it. “There are plenty of other targets. Don’t hit diesel fuel, because that’s hurting, that’s hurting the world.”
Ukraine has targeted Russia’s oil and gas industry for months with long-range attacks and Russia has responded with fuel rationing. In July, Russia banned diesel exports.
Diesel in the United States rose to $6.20 a gallon on average on Sunday, a new record, while regular gas is selling for $4.31 a gallon on average, according to AAA.
Zelenskyy has defended Ukraine’s tactics of striking Russian refineries.
The Ukrainian president posted video on June 28 of a Ukrainian strike on a Russian fuel facility.
“Last night, our long-range sanctions reached two oil refineries in Russia. The Slavyansk oil refinery in the Krasnodar region was hit – about 300 kilometers [186 miles] from the frontline,” Zelenskyy said in the post on X.
“We also reached a refinery in the Yaroslavl region, approximately 700 kilometers [435 miles] from our border. We continue our operations that weaken Russia’s ability to wage this war. Each of our long-range sanctions means fewer resources serving Russia’s war machine, and another step toward peace. We will continue to respond to Russian terror.”
Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has also been attacked by Russia, according to Zelenskyy.
“The Russians are burning warehouses with food and gas stations, pharmaceutical facilities and ordinary passenger trains, residential buildings and civilian businesses,” Zelenskyy said in a Sept. 12 post on X.
The International Energy Agency said in a September 2026 report that diesel and gasoil exports from Gulf countries averaged 390,000 barrels per day in August, just over one-quarter of their levels before the war with Iran began in February. Restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has sharply reduced shipments from the region.
That report said that Ukraine’s attacks on Russia’s refining system have compounded the diesel supply issues.
The IEA said U.S. diesel prices surpassed $200 per barrel in early September, which was 94 percent above their pre-war level. Diesel and other similar fuels account for nearly 30 percent of global oil demand.
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- • Donald Trump urged President Zelenskyy to cease attacks on Russian diesel facilities to prevent global shortages.
- • U.S. diesel prices reached a record high of $6.20 per gallon due to supply disruptions.
- • Ukraine maintains these strikes are necessary to weaken Russia's war machine despite the impact on energy markets.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has expanded to include long-range strikes on energy infrastructure. These attacks have compounded existing supply issues in the global oil market.
Christian Perspective
Prioritizing the economic stability of the American family is a moral necessity. Allowing foreign conflicts to drive up the cost of basic necessities like fuel harms the ability of Christian households to provide and thrive. Leaders must seek solutions that prevent unnecessary global chaos and economic suffering.
Implications
Skyrocketing fuel costs place an undue burden on the working class and the traditional family unit. High energy prices act as a hidden tax that destabilizes the domestic economy and weakens national sovereignty. Protecting American consumers from the fallout of foreign wars is essential for maintaining social order.
Broader Trends
This situation highlights the danger of prioritizing foreign interests and endless conflicts over the well-being of the American people. It reflects a pattern where globalist agendas allow international instability to dictate the cost of living for citizens at home. An America First approach is required to decouple our domestic prosperity from foreign energy warfare.
Takeaway
Support policies that prioritize American energy independence and economic security. Demand that leadership puts the needs of the American worker and the stability of the home above the strategic goals of foreign nations. We must protect our resources to ensure our nation remains strong and self-sufficient.
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