Former President Trump attributes global diesel shortage to Russia-Ukraine conflict, not Middle East tensions, and reveals discussion with Zelensky about avoiding strikes on fuel infrastructure.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the current global diesel fuel shortage stems from the war between Russia and Ukraine rather than instability in the Middle East, and disclosed he discussed the issue with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he told Zelensky there are "plenty of other targets" and urged against striking diesel infrastructure because doing so "harms the world." The remarks follow a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries that have disrupted global fuel markets.
"We don't want him to strike diesel fuel," Trump added, referring to Zelensky. The former president framed the shortage as a direct consequence of the broader conflict and suggested restraint on energy infrastructure would ease pressure on global supply.
Trump's comments highlight the intersection of military strategy and energy security as the war enters its third year. Ukrainian strikes on Russian refining capacity have reduced diesel exports, contributing to tighter inventories in Europe and the United States.
The former president did not specify when the conversation with Zelensky took place or whether it occurred during his presidency or afterward. His statement underscores continued attention to the conflict's economic ripple effects.
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