Trump Blames Ukraine Strikes For Diesel Shortage As Zelensky Offers Energy Truce | Watch

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Published15 Sep 2026, 01:35 PM IST

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U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian diesel and fuel infrastructure, blaming the Russia-Ukraine war for worsening global diesel shortages and energy market pressures. Zelenskyy, meanwhile, says Ukraine is prepared to support a mutual halt to strikes against critical infrastructure if Russia does the same. Kyiv is seeking concrete guarantees from its partners, arguing that any agreement must be reliable and long-term. Trump has claimed both sides have already agreed not to strike energy targets, but details remain unclear. The development comes after Ukraine struck Russian fuel infrastructure on September 13.