{ "id": 7127948, "title": "Trump calls on Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel targets", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-calls-on-ukraine-to-stop-strikes-on-russian-diesel-targets-7127948", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-09-13T15:23:20.000Z", "source": { "name": "The National UAE", "slug": "the-national-uae", "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/13/trump-calls-on-ukraine-to-stop-strikes-on-russian-diesel-targets/" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been urged by US President Donald Trump to cease strikes on Russian diesel targets amid the ongoing conflict. Russia is grappling with a critical fuel shortage, and Ukrainian long-range drones have damaged several Russian oil refineries, prompting Moscow to halt diesel exports until the end of September. Trump, speaking at the Irish Open golf tournament in County Clare, said, \"President Zelenskyy has to do one thing: he has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia. Let him go after targets but not diesel fuel, because he's causing a shortage of diesel fuel.\" Zelenskyy responded during an event in Kyiv, stating Ukraine is prepared to retaliate against any Russian actions, warning Russia of potential energy blackouts. Ukrainian forces have struck oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and the Republic of Tatarstan, with over 60 strikes reported on at least 24 refineries, according to the Caspian Policy Centre think tank. The strikes aim to escalate the economic burden on Russia, a major oil producer, and reduce fuel supplies to its military. This comes after Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing long queues for petrol and empty streets in Russian cities. Trump attempted to distance the US conflict with Iran from the current energy price surge, stating, \"This isn't done by the Middle East, this is done by what's happening with Russia and Ukraine.\" The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has resulted in a stalemate, and Trump, who claimed he would end the war in 24 hours during his campaign, has failed to broker a resolution.", "summary": "US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Ukraine to end strikes on Russian diesel supplies as Moscow confronts a worsening fuel crisis. Long-range drones fired from Ukraine have hit and damaged several Russian oil refineries, leading officials in Moscow to extend a ban on diesel exports through to the end of September. “[President Volodymyr] Zelenskyy has to do one thing: he has to stop knocking…", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 13, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "CityNews", "title": "Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-calls-on-ukraine-to-halt-strikes-on-russian-diesel-saying-7132172", "published": "2026-09-13T12:00:51.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Kyiv Independent", "title": "Trump tells Zelensky to stop striking Russian diesel infrastructure", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-tells-zelensky-to-stop-striking-russian-diesel-infrastructure", "published": "2026-09-13T14:14:53.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Ajel English", "title": "Trump rules out 'imperfect' deal with Iran, urges Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil sites", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-rules-out-imperfect-deal-with-iran-urges-ukraine-to-halt", "published": "2026-09-13T14:25:43.000Z" }, { "outlet": "CBS News", "title": "Trump says Ukraine needs to stop targeting Russian refineries", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-says-ukraine-needs-to-stop-targeting-russian-refineries", "published": "2026-09-13T14:44:18.000Z" }, { "outlet": "New Straits Times", "title": "Trump says Zelenskyy 'has to stop' attacking Russian refineries", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-says-zelenskyy-has-to-stop-attacking-russian-refineries", "published": "2026-09-13T14:45:02.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics", "title": "Polish PM Office calls emergency meeting after Russian attacks on Ukraine", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/polish-pm-office-calls-emergency-meeting-after-russian-attacks-on", "published": "2026-09-13T14:55:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Sky News", "title": "Boris Johnson in Ukraine security scare after train hit by Russian drone - reports", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/boris-johnson-in-ukraine-security-scare-after-train-hit-by-russian", "published": "2026-09-13T15:22:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The National Business", "title": "Trump calls on Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel targets", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-calls-on-ukraine-to-stop-strikes-on-russian-diesel-targets", "published": "2026-09-13T15:23:20.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News", "title": "Trump urges Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel facilities", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-urges-ukraine-to-halt-strikes-on-russian-diesel-facilities", "published": "2026-09-13T15:23:59.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Global News", "title": "Trump calls on Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel citing global shortage", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-calls-on-ukraine-to-stop-strikes-on-russian-diesel-citing", "published": "2026-09-13T15:36:06.000Z" }, { "outlet": "PBS NewsHour", "title": "Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-calls-on-ukraine-to-halt-strikes-on-russian-diesel-saying", "published": "2026-09-13T15:58:37.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Jerusalem Post", "title": "Iran requested new Russian Geran drones for attacks on Israeli, American targets amid war - report", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iran-requested-new-russian-geran-drones-for-attacks-on-israeli", "published": "2026-09-13T16:18:04.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }