Trump blames Ukraine's energy attacks for rising oil prices

POLITICO.eu • 16 Oct 11:35

President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine's decision to resume attacks on Russian energy facilities, saying it would raise global oil prices.

NBC News • 16 Oct 09:52

President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine's renewed attacks on Russian oil facilities, saying they raise global oil prices, while Kyiv defended its actions as a response to Russia's attacks and U.S. pressure.

Council on Foreign Relations • 15 Oct 22:35

President Donald Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel, prompting criticism from Ukrainian officials and concerns about the impact on U.S. sanctions and alliance coordination.

DW.com • 15 Oct 15:05

Ukraine’s president announced the resumption of attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, rejecting President Donald Trump’s call for a cease-fire and citing a lack of U.S. intelligence support.

DW.com • 15 Oct 01:49

President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of sanctions to allow Russian diesel purchases and an alleged energy cease-fire, prompting criticism from Ukraine and European officials.

Foreign Affairs • 14 Oct 08:00

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a diesel sanctions waiver and urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian refineries, prompting analysts to assess the potential of an energy cease-fire as a means to limit Russian air attacks while supporting Kyiv’s defense needs.

NPR • 13 Oct 18:51

The Trump administration warned Ukraine it may limit intelligence cooperation unless Kyiv halts long-range drone attacks on Russian oil facilities, while President Zelenskyy disputed claims that recent U.S. policy changes would lower fuel prices.

Daily Kos • 13 Oct 00:01

President Donald Trump said his administration negotiated a temporary diesel supply agreement with Russia, prompting criticism from U.S. officials and international observers.

NBC News • 12 Oct 21:42

Brent crude rose about 2% and U.S. crude over 2% on Monday as a proposed "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine did not materialize, prompting higher diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections.

BBC • 12 Oct 20:17

President Donald Trump said an energy ceasefire had been agreed, but Russian officials have offered no confirmation while Kremlin-aligned media portrayed the proposal as advantageous to Russia.

The New York Times • 12 Oct 17:20

President Trump said the United States will negotiate a purchase of Russian diesel and called on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries, a move that could channel billions of dollars into Russia’s economy.

CNBC • 12 Oct 15:55

President Donald Trump said easing restrictions on Russian diesel exports was right for Americans, while lawmakers and Ukraine's president warned it could fund Russia's war.

POLITICO.eu • 12 Oct 10:51

EU foreign ministers and Ukrainian officials rejected President Donald Trump’s plan to buy 300,000 tons of Russian diesel, saying it would not aid Ukraine and would undermine sanctions on Moscow.

BBC • 11 Oct 23:18

A deal to import up to three million tonnes of diesel from Russia has drawn opposition from both Republican and Democratic senators, who say it may violate U.S. law and aid Russia amid the war in Ukraine.

BBC • 11 Oct 20:15

President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, a claim welcomed by President Volodymyr Zelensky but not yet confirmed by Moscow.

Yahoo News UK • 11 Oct 20:01

President Donald Trump has pledged to reduce gasoline prices before the upcoming midterm elections, but national averages remain high amid global conflicts and supply disruptions.

Business Insider • 11 Oct 20:01

President Donald Trump has announced measures to reduce gasoline prices, but average prices remain near historic highs as global conflicts affect oil markets.

CNBC • 11 Oct 19:32

President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate energy cease-fire, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv awaits details from Washington.

Reuters • 11 Oct 19:23

President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv is still waiting for specifics and noted ongoing attacks on energy sites.

Euronews.com • 11 Oct 19:01

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy facilities, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will support the ceasefire if Russia confirms it.

NBC News • 11 Oct 15:02

President Donald Trump said an energy ceasefire had been reached between Russia and Ukraine, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had not been informed of any such agreement.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 11 Oct 14:47

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a cease-fire on energy infrastructure and a fair election process are needed, after President Donald Trump suggested lifting Russian diesel sanctions and urged a change in Ukraine’s leadership.

Al Jazeera • 11 Oct 06:56

President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming him for high global diesel prices linked to strikes on Russian oil refineries, as tensions rise over a recent diesel supply deal with Russia.

The Daily Beast • 10 Oct 23:10

President Donald Trump said the United States will receive a large diesel shipment from Russia following a phone call with Vladimir Putin, while the Kremlin indicated it will not re-enter peace negotiations over Ukraine.

CBS News • 10 Oct 16:08

President Trump announced that Russia will deliver up to 3.8 million tons of diesel fuel over the next months, and the Treasury Department will temporarily waive sanctions on Russian energy to facilitate the shipments.

Euronews.com • 10 Oct 05:43

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned a U.S. agreement to purchase Russian diesel, calling it a benefit to Vladimir Putin, while the White House said the move aims to lower energy costs.

The Guardian • 09 Oct 23:40

President Donald Trump said a deal to import Russian diesel will lower fuel prices, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several US officials condemned the agreement as aiding Russia’s war effort.

Reuters • 09 Oct 22:46

President Donald Trump said Russia will supply hundreds of thousands of metric tons of diesel to the United States and global markets, prompting a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver and mixed reactions from officials and analysts.

BBC • 09 Oct 21:54

President Donald Trump said the United States will temporarily suspend sanctions on Russian diesel, allowing shipments to the U.S. and global markets, a move condemned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as extending the conflict.

NBC News • 09 Oct 19:00

President Donald Trump announced that Russia will be allowed to sell diesel internationally, with the Treasury issuing a temporary license that lifts sanctions through April 2027.

Reuters • 09 Oct 16:18

Diesel prices in the United States have risen about 70% since the start of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, and recent actions by the Trump administration to release reserves and permit tax-exempt red-dyed diesel have not lowered the near-record levels.

BBC • 09 Oct 04:55

President Donald Trump has announced temporary tax relief for dyed diesel and urged state tax cuts while the G7 released oil stockpiles, aiming to ease gasoline and diesel costs as elections approach.

Al Jazeera • 06 Oct 05:52

President Donald Trump said higher gasoline costs are driven by refinery closures in Democratic-led states and Ukraine’s strikes on Russian facilities, while analysts point to reduced Middle East shipments and global market strains.