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Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia's war rather than US actions.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:04:55 UTC.

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  1. Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, says attacks causing shortage

  2. King Charles to host AI leaders as disaster warnings mount

  3. How will EU respond to Russian attack on train near Polish border?

  4. Global AI stocks slide as warnings over rapid development trigger investor concerns

  5. Russian strike on passenger train will not deter Ukraine’s backers, Nato chief says

  6. Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?

  7. Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record

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