In September 2026, US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel refineries, arguing they were causing global fuel shortages.
Where it stands
Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, but the agreement remains unconfirmed.
Deaths in Russian strikes on Ukraine on 10 October 2026
12
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October 2026
Today
TodayUK defence secretary urged US-Ukraine reconciliation over Russian diesel deal
TodayTrump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire
Yesterday
YdayThe UK pledged to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia
YdayAustralia's energy minister ruled out Russian fuel imports
YdayUS lawmakers condemned Trump's deal to import Russian diesel
YdayGermany said it would maintain sanctions against Russia
YdayZelenskyy called Trump's Russian diesel deal unfair and dishonest
YdayRussian attack killed 20 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
YdayTrump demanded Russian refinery strikes stop and suggested replacing Zelenskyy
2 days ago
Oct 9 A Ukrainian drone strike set a Russian fuel facility ablaze
Oct 9Zelenskyy warned Trump's Russian diesel deal could prolong the war
Oct 9Trump agreed a deal to import Russian diesel
Mon, Oct 5
Oct 5Trump blamed Ukraine’s refinery strikes, not Iran war, for gasoline prices
September 2026
Mon, Sep 21
Sep 21Trump said Russia had lost control of diesel industry
Sun, Sep 20
Sep 20Trump pressed Zelenskyy by phone to halt refinery strikes
Wed, Sep 16
Sep 16US House passed bill threatening Russian oil buyers with 100% tariffs
Tue, Sep 15
Sep 15Trump blamed Ukraine for rising US diesel prices
Sep 15Russia welcomed Trump's proposed energy ceasefire with Ukraine
Sun, Sep 13
Sep 13 Trump urged Ukraine to halt Russian refinery strikes