Trump pressed Zelensky to halt drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries that he claims have crippled the Russian diesel industry. This diplomatic pressure follows a surge in U.S. diesel prices to an all-time high of $6.51 per gallon, a peak Trump attributes to the disruption of Russian supplies. Zelensky responded that Kyiv is ready for reciprocal de-escalation provided Russia stops targeting Ukrainian energy, agricultural, and civilian infrastructure. Russia will extend a ban on most diesel exports beyond September.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump and Zelensky Negotiate UN Peace Deal After Diesel Hits $6.51 Average
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Tuesday in New York to formulate a solution to end the war in Ukraine. Trump stated the two leaders are working on a settlement, though he declined to specify the terms of the potential deal, while praising Ukrainians as very good fighters. He expressed openness to a future meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing a previous encounter in Alaska, and called the ongoing conflict a disgrace that kills 25,000 people monthly.
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