Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks are causing a shortage
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refinerie
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cease strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure that supply diesel fuel, warning such attacks are causing a global shortage. Diesel prices in the United States had risen to a record high of over $6 per gallon on average, following the U.S. President's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump stated that Ukraine should cease targeting Russia's diesel fuel production, as it is harming the global economy. The International Energy Agency reported that net exports of diesel and gasoil from Gulf countries fell to less than a quarter of previous levels in August due to disruptions in Russia's refining system and a halt in exports following Ukrainian attacks.
Russia has intensified its air campaign against Ukraine, targeting Ukraine's power grid to demoralize civilians. Civilians were killed and injured due to Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes. Russian forces shot down 389 Ukrainian drones in the previous night, while Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 409 Russian drones overnight, including a newer jet-powered variant.
Ukraine's border crossings with Poland, crucial for military and humanitarian aid, have faced attacks, with no immediate reports of casualties.
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