Russia has ‘lost control’ of its oil industry due to Ukraine war, says Trump
The U.S. president took to Truth Social to call for an end to the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that Russia's energy sector has suffered significantly following its conflict with Ukraine, specifically citing the loss of control over the country's diesel oil industry. In a post on Truth Social, Trump attributed the deterioration to Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine, noting the destruction of numerous diesel refineries, which have placed nearly half of the nation's refining capacity out of commission.
Trump emphasized the urgency of ending the conflict, citing the human toll of the war, with over 25,000 casualties, mostly military personnel, per month. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed reciprocal de-escalation measures, urging Russia to halt its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, food exports, and critical facilities.
This call for mutual restraint came as both leaders are scheduled to meet in New York on Tuesday, with Zelenskyy expressing optimism about the potential for diplomatic progress, citing "diplomatic momentum" in ongoing negotiations and highlighting areas for collaboration, such as energy security and food security.
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