In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that both Ukraine and Russia have consented to avoid targeting each other's energy facilities, although neither country has confirmed this agreement.
This statement follows Trump's recent visit to Ireland, where he advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to refrain from attacking Russian diesel fuel sources, arguing that such actions contribute to diesel shortages.
The average price of diesel in the U.S. recently reached $6 per gallon, a significant increase attributed to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly related to Iran. Despite Trump's comments, Ukraine maintains that energy sites are legitimate military targets in its defense against Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy has emphasized that Russian oil revenues are used to fund the war against Ukraine, highlighting the complex interplay between energy markets and geopolitical conflicts