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Trump urges Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian refineries, citing global diesel price rise
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On September 21, Axios reported that the Trump administration is monitoring the impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities on global energy markets as it pushes for de-escalation and resumed negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. A source familiar with the matter revealed that during recent communications with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, President Trump repeatedly called for an end to attacks on Russian refineries, arguing that such actions are driving up global diesel prices. The term 'diesel' was mentioned multiple times during these calls. Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's chief negotiator and head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, stated that progress has been made in Russia-Ukraine negotiations, with the number of outstanding issues reduced from dozens to one or two key topics. However, long-range attacks by both sides have continued to escalate recently, with Ukraine striking Moscow and Russian refinery facilities while Russia continued missile attacks on Kyiv and other cities. Umerov noted that the U.S. is pushing to end the war and seeking to provide security guarantees for Ukraine.
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On September 21, Axios reported that the Trump administration is monitoring the impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities on global energy markets, as the United States pushes Russia and Ukraine to take de-escalation measures and resume negotiations.
According to a source familiar with the matter, President Trump repeatedly called for an end to attacks on Russian refineries during recent communications with the Ukrainian side, noting that such actions are driving up global diesel prices. The term "diesel" was mentioned multiple times during these calls.
Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's chief negotiator and head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, stated that progress has been made in Russia-Ukraine talks, with the number of outstanding issues reduced from dozens to one or two key topics.
However, long-range attacks by both sides have recently intensified:
- Ukraine struck Moscow and targeted Russian refinery facilities.
- Russia continued missile attacks on Kyiv and other cities.
Umerov noted that the U.S. is pushing to end the war and seeking to provide security guarantees for Ukraine.
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Trump Pressures Zelenskyy to Halt Strikes on Russian Refineries Over Diesel Prices