Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage
Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia's oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country and causing Moscow to ban diesel exports in July, one factor disrupting the global supply of diesel.
US President Donald Trump has called on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian diesel fuel refineries, citing concerns over shortages. According to Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should focus on other targets, as the strikes on diesel fuel refineries are "hurting the world".
Ukraine has been carrying out long-range strikes on Russian oil and gas infrastructure for months, prompting fuel rationing and a ban on diesel exports from Russia. The ban, which was extended through to the end of September, has disrupted the global supply of diesel.
Ukrainian forces have hit numerous Russian oil refineries, with over 60 strikes reported on at least 24 refineries. In response, Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine will respond in kind if Russia targets its energy system.
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