In a conversation with Zelenskyy, Trump insisted on stopping strikes…
In a conversation with Zelenskyy, Trump insisted on stopping strikes on Russian oil refineries, reports say. Trump called Zelenskyy on September 20.
Consensus
- Donald Trump discussed reducing attacks on Russian oil refineries with Volodymyr Zelensky
- Zelensky responded that Ukraine might reduce such attacks
- Trump cited global diesel fuel shortages as a concern related to the strikes
- The conversation took place around September 2024
- The topic was part of broader efforts to de-escalate the conflict
Points of divergence
- Trump did not publicly criticize the strikes on Russian oil refineries during his meeting with Zelensky, contrary to claims by First Channel — tg_theinsider
- Trump called Zelensky on September 20, and Zelensky mentioned a planned meeting with Trump during the UN General Assembly — tg_bbcrussian
- Trump did not attempt to persuade Zelensky to unilaterally stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure; Zelensky stated Ukraine is ready for any format of cessation, provided Russia agrees — tg_dwglavnoe
- Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine had allegedly agreed not to attack each other's energy infrastructure, though no formal agreement was confirmed — fontanka
Coverage (12 sources)
- Trump stated that he asked Zelensky to hit less at oil refineries in Russia — Интерфакс
- Trump: Zelensky promised to slow down strikes on Russian oil refineries — Вести
- Donald Trump asked Zelensky to «slow down» strikes on Russian oil refineries — ASTRA
- Трамп заявил, что Зеленский сказал ему, что Украина, возможно, "сбавит обороты" в отношении ударов по российским НПЗ. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Fake from Channel One: Trump 'reprimanded' Zelensky for strikes on Russian oil refineries — The Insider
- Zelensky says Trump did not try to convince him to unilaterally stop strikes on Russian oil refineries. "We are ready... — DW Главное
- Diesel, diesel, diesel. Trump insisted on stopping strikes on Russian oil refineries in talks with Zelensky, media report — BBC News Русская служба
- Trump to discuss with Zelensky the cessation of strikes on Russia's energy — Фонтанка
- Diesel, diesel, diesel. Trump insisted on stopping strikes on Russian oil refineries in talks with Zelensky, media reports — BBC News Русская служба
- Trump again asked Zelensky not to hit Russian oil refineries — Axios US President in conversation with Ukrainian president, which took place yesterday, several times asked to stop attacks on oil processing plants in Russia, as these strikes lead to growth... — BBC News Русская служба
- Trump again asked Zelensky not to hit Russian refineries — Axios — BBC News Русская служба
- Trump asked Zelensky to stop strikes on oil refineries in Russia due to rise in global diesel prices, Axios reports — ТАСС (Telegram)
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