World · 10/11/2026
Trump Presses Zelenskyy to Halt Russian Refinery Attacks
Trump is pressing Ukraine’s president to stop refinery attacks as he seeks more diesel supplies for the US ahead of the midterms.
Why it matters
The dispute links Trump’s push for more US diesel supplies to pressure on Ukraine’s leadership ahead of the midterm elections.
- ★Trump demanded that Zelenskyy halt attacks on Russian oil refineries.
- ★He suggested Zelenskyy should consider stepping aside as Ukraine’s president.
- ★The escalating dispute centers on securing more diesel supplies for the US ahead of the midterms.