President Trump Urges Ukraine to Cease Strikes on Russian Refineries

On Sunday, President Trump urged Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian refineries, citing a diesel fuel shortage. He was in Ireland for the Irish Open golf tournament when he addressed the media.

Trump told reporters he had spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about this issue. He emphasized the need for Ukraine to avoid targeting Russian diesel supplies.

Mr. Zelensky has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia.

Ukraine’s recent strikes have focused on Russia’s oil and gas sector. Kyiv argues these industries support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine.

Trump’s statement comes amid ongoing drone attacks from both Russia and Ukraine. Two individuals died in Tatarstan, according to local officials.

In response, Ukraine reported Russian drone attacks in Odesa and near the Polish border. Russia intensified its aerial campaign, with ballistic missiles targeting Ukraine’s power grid as winter approaches.

In Tatarstan, Ukrainian drones hit Nizhnekamsk, reported authorities. A drone struck near a parked car, causing two deaths. Nizhnekamsk is vital for Russia’s oil refinery and chemical industries.

Ukraine claimed strikes on a major refinery in Sloviansk-on-Kuban sparked significant fires, damaging pipelines and causing injuries. Russian defense stated that night operations shot down 389 Ukrainian drones.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov mentioned openness to peace talks potentially starting in October. Recent diplomatic efforts included meetings between U.S. envoys, Putin, and Zelenskyy.

Jared Kushner, a U.S. envoy, highlighted territorial disputes as the main barrier in negotiations, aiming for solutions satisfying both Ukraine and Russia.