{
  "id": 7783892,
  "title": "The West has tried everything except ending the war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/the-west-has-tried-everything-except-ending-the-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:29:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/09/16/the-west-has-tried-everything-except-ending-the-war/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The West has hesitated to intervene in the war, leading to a cascading series of consequences dubbed the \"tsunami of ripple effects.\" This reluctance is exemplified by the US President Donald Trump urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian oil refineries, claiming it would alleviate diesel fuel shortages. However, the latest data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) contradicts Trump's assertion, highlighting that disruptions to Russia's refining system have worsened the fuel crisis. Since the start of 2026, Ukraine has targeted at least 26 Russian oil refineries, causing significant disruptions and fuel shortages. Trump's statement, which attributes the fuel shortage to Ukraine's actions, is inaccurate and contradicts US and European policies aimed at pressuring Russia. This statement is a response to the rising diesel prices, which have increased by around 20% in recent weeks due to the war's repercussions. The West's inaction in ending the war has contributed to a series of global consequences, including economic instability, rising inflation, and potential famine. The article argues that inaction is a choice that carries the consequences of engaging with the conflict, even if it means enduring the consequences.",
  "summary": "Diplomacy, sanctions, 200 rounds of talks—Russia used all of it to buy time. Diesel prices in America are just the tsunami's latest wave.",
  "key_points": [
    "West hesitated to intervene, causing tsunami of ripple effects",
    "US claims Ukraine's actions worsen fuel crisis, contradicting data",
    "Inaction leads to economic instability, rising inflation, famine"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}