Published September 21, 2026 9:06am ET
President Donald Trump said Russia has “lost control” of its diesel industry and infrastructure as he escalates his criticism of the Russia-Ukraine war for increasing diesel prices.
“Russia has unfortunately lost control of its Diesel Oil Industry due to its War with Ukraine,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday. “A large number of their Diesel refineries have been blown up and are, at least temporarily, out of commission.”
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