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
TodayItaly's prime minister warned Trump's Russian diesel deal could undermine negotiations
Yesterday
YdayMore US Republicans urged Trump to cancel Russian diesel deal
2 days ago
Oct 12European governments rejected Trump's Russian diesel deal and backed Ukraine
Oct 12Russia said diesel exports could exceed Trump's deal volumes
Oct 12Trump defended his deal to import Russian diesel
Oct 12Fox News host criticised Trump's Russian diesel deal
3 days ago
Oct 11US senators urged Trump to reverse Russian diesel deal
Oct 11US Republican senator warned Trump's Russian diesel deal may be illegal
Oct 11UK defence secretary urged US-Ukraine reconciliation over Russian diesel deal
Oct 11Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire
Sat, Oct 10
Oct 10The UK pledged to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia
Oct 10Australia's energy minister ruled out Russian fuel imports
Oct 10US lawmakers condemned Trump's deal to import Russian diesel
Oct 10Germany said it would maintain sanctions against Russia
Oct 10Zelenskyy called Trump's Russian diesel deal unfair and dishonest
Oct 10Russian attack killed 20 in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
Oct 10Trump demanded Russian refinery strikes stop and suggested replacing Zelenskyy
Fri, Oct 9
Oct 9 A Ukrainian drone strike set a Russian fuel facility ablaze
Oct 9Trump's envoys told Ukraine Russian diesel deal aimed to restart talks
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