World · 21 September 2026
Trump urges Zelensky to stop hitting Russian oil refineries
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Before their meeting this week, US President Donald Trump cautioned Volodymyr Zelensky against Ukraine's continued long-range attacks on Russian oil refineries. Trump's main message to his Ukrainian counterpart was "Diesel, diesel... diesel," during a phone call on Sunday. A White House official said Trump is worried the attacks are making a global diesel shortage worse and pushing up prices.
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