Trump Warns Zelensky Against Attacking Russian Diesel Refineries

Washington DC. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against attacking refineries in Russia with diesel fuel. He said this action has created a shortage and is harming countries other than Russia. "President Zelensky must do one thing," Trump told reporters during his visit to Ireland, "He must stop destroying diesel fuel in Russia." "He can attack targets, but not diesel fuel, because he is creating a diesel shortage. This is not done by the Middle East, this is due to the events happening between Russia and Ukraine." Trump added, "I spoke with the Ukrainian leader on the phone about the increased attacks on such sites in recent months." "There are many other targets. Do not hit diesel fuel because it causes damage. It damages the world. We do not want him to hit diesel fuel. He is hitting diesel refineries." Ukraine has attacked many Russian oil refineries hundreds of kilometers away from Russia's border, while Moscow has also intensified long-range attacks in recent months, leading to an increase in civilian casualties. Kyiv is launching a record number of drones into Russia, while Moscow is launching an all-time high number of missile attacks. On Sunday, a Russian drone attacked a passenger train going from Kyiv to Warsaw, but no casualties were reported in the incident. Both Warsaw and Kyiv have confirmed this. Zelensky said that attacks have occurred in western regions. These attacks come days after US representatives visited both Moscow and Kyiv, attempting to revive talks to end Europe's worst conflict since World War II, led by Washington. Oil prices have risen with the renewed conflict in the Middle East, increasing US fuel costs and inflation. This has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates as US voters prepare to vote in important midterm elections in November.