Why Trump Is Warning Zelenskyy Not to Hit Russian Diesel Refineries Donald Trump's recent remarks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are a classic example of political spin, deflecting blame for the global diesel shortage onto Ukraine's military operations.
Trump's claim that Ukraine should stop targeting Russian refineries is disingenuous at best.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted oil exports, with Russia's fuel oil exports plummeting 29% in August compared to 2022.