Former U.S. President Donald Trump, on Monday, called for an end to what he described as the "absurd and endless war with Ukraine." Trump emphasized that the entire world is suffering from the repercussions of this conflict, noting that the
war has caused Russia to lose control over its diesel fuel sector, with a significant number of its refineries being destroyed or rendered temporarily inoperable. This call followed information provided by a senior official earlier on Monday, indicating that Trump had
urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a Sunday phone call, to halt Kyiv's strikes on Russian refineries. He expressed concerns that the attacks could exacerbate the global diesel shortage and lead to price increases. A senior Ukrainian official present during the
call noted that Trump's primary message heavily focused on "diesel, diesel... diesel," demanding Zelenskyy issue orders to cease drone and missile attacks. Similarly, another high-ranking Ukrainian official familiar with the call stated that Trump conveyed his deep concern over rising
diesel prices and his desire to ensure Russian supplies reach the global market to provide relief.
