Trump urges Zelensky to stop striking Russian refineries as diesel prices spike
President Donald Trump publicly demanded that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stop striking Russian oil refineries over its impact on diesel prices, a central aspect of Ukraine’s drone campaign against Russia.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop striking Russian oil refineries.
- Trump cited the impact on diesel prices, which have reached an all-time high in the U.S.
- He suggested that Ukraine should target other facilities but not those related to diesel fuel.
- Strikes on Russian oil refineries are described as Ukraine's only notable victory in its drone campaign, causing economic damage to Russia.
- Other Ukrainian attacks, such as on Wildberries warehouses, have been less effective and even counterproductive, leading to shortages in Ukraine.