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Trump Claims Ukraine War Devastated Russia's Diesel Industry, Refineries Shut Down
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CNBC Awaaz•21-09-2026, 18:46
Trump Claims Ukraine War Devastated Russia's Diesel Industry, Refineries Shut Down
- •US President Donald Trump claimed that Russia's diesel industry has been severely affected by the ongoing war with Ukraine.
- •Trump stated that Russia has lost control over its diesel industry and several diesel refineries have been damaged during the war.
- •According to a Reuters report, about half of Russia's major diesel-producing refineries have reduced or stopped production after Ukrainian drone attacks.
- •Trump reiterated the need to end the Russia-Ukraine war, claiming approximately 25,000 people are dying monthly.
- •He had previously urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop attacks on Russian diesel and oil refineries, citing impact on global fuel supply.
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US President Donald Trump stated that Russia's diesel industry has been severely affected and lost control due to the war with Ukraine, with several refineries damaged or temporarily shut down.
According to reports, about half of Russia's major diesel-producing refineries have reduced or stopped production following Ukrainian drone attacks, prompting Russia to restrict fuel exports to stabilize domestic supply.
Trump urged Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian diesel infrastructure because the resulting refinery shutdowns and supply disruptions have triggered a global fuel shortage and driven diesel prices to record highs.
