Trump Pursues Ukraine Energy Truce Amid Russian Diesel Export Ban
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- Trump pushes Ukraine–Russia energy truce amid diesel ban.
- Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine ready for ceasefire, seeks trilateral talks.
- Ukraine truce conditional on Russia halting energy infrastructure attacks.
- Russia’s diesel export ban likely to extend past September end.
During the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the ongoing conflict. President Trump is reportedly pressing for an energy truce between Ukraine and Russia, while also indicating Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to engage in peace talks. This diplomatic push occurs as Russia is expected to extend its ban on most diesel exports beyond September end, following sustained Ukrainian attacks that have severely impacted its refining capacity. President Trump noted Russia’s “lost control” over its diesel industry and its refining capacity taking a “serious hit,” which has affected global diesel prices. Separately, President Trump is considering a US ban on diesel exports, a measure also mentioned by the US Treasury Secretary. Furthermore, US officials held a “very productive” three-hour meeting with an Iranian delegation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed Ukraine’s readiness for an “energy ceasefire” with Russia, following separate discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump and UK leaders in New York City. Zelenskyy also proposed a trilateral meeting with himself, President Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the war and the potential energy truce. He specified that Ukraine is prepared to agree to a truce on the condition that Russia ceases attacks on its energy and electricity infrastructure.