‘Stop Knocking Out Diesel’: Trump Schools Zelenskyy On Fuel War, Warns Of Diesel Shortage Due To Ukraine Strikes

Kyiv: United States President Donald Trump has asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian diesel infrastructure, stressing that such operations are leading to a shortage of the fuel. Trump made the remarks on Sunday while interacting with journalists on the margins of the Irish Open, which is being staged at his Doonbeg golf club in Ireland. 

Responding to a question about whether he had spoken to the Ukrainian leader after his recent engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump responded, shifting focus to Kyiv's military strategy against Moscow's energy assets rather than detailing any diplomatic exchange.

Addressing media personnel, Trump made a pointed request to the Ukrainian President, suggesting that while military action could continue, diesel facilities should be spared. "Mr. Zelensky has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia," Trump said.

He elaborated on his concern, adding, "Let him go after targets but not diesel fuel, because he's causing a shortage of diesel fuel." The comments underlined Trump's view that attacks on energy supply chains are creating broader market pressures.

The US President's statement during an informal press interaction at Trump International Golf Links at Doonbeg, where the Irish Open is underway, came at a crucial time, when the world is grappling with the fuel shortage. US President Trump was approached regarding his recent dialogue with Putin and whether that had been followed up with a conversation with Zelenskyy.

No immediate response was issued from Kyiv regarding the suggestion.

(This is a developing story)