Trump urges Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian refineries as diesel prices hit record

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries, arguing the strikes are worsening fuel shortages and affecting global energy markets. Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in recent months, aiming to pressure Moscow after years of war. The strikes have reduced Russia’s refining capacity, and Moscow has extended a ban on diesel exports to help support domestic supply. The policy debate comes as U.S. diesel prices have climbed above $6 per gallon for the first time, according to AAA. At the same time, crude oil prices have risen sharply amid broader supply concerns tied to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.