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Trump asks Zelensky to stop attacks on Russian diesel

SIC Notícias13 September 2026 at 17:40

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, asked the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to end attacks on Russian diesel production infrastructure. The information comes at a time when relations between the two countries are under pressure.

Trump has been insisting that the attacks are causing a diesel shortage, which has been the central argument used to pressure Zelensky to cease these military operations.

The issue arises in a broader context of negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, with American mediation, to reach a ceasefire agreement. Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities have been one of Kyiv's military strategies during the conflict.

Why this matters

Trump's request may have direct implications for energy prices in Europe and globally, given that Russia is a major diesel exporter. This demand comes after weeks of diplomatic escalation between Washington and Kiev, which could alter US military and political support for Ukraine.

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