Trump Calls on Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Diesel Infrastructure

The president said Zelenskyy can go after other targets, but hitting diesel fuel is causing shortages.

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KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying the attacks are causing a fuel shortage.

Trump was asked by a reporter if he had spoken with Zelenskyy following his recent conversation with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

Trump responded by calling on Zelenskyy to halt strikes against Russia.