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Trump presses Zelensky to cease attacks on Russian refineries

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Briefings

In September 2026, US President Trump reportedly pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt Russian attacks on refineries during a phone call, citing global fuel supply risks and rising prices. This follows Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow since 2022, which reportedly damaged the Petrozavodsk Refinery. While Trump previously stated Russia and Ukraine agreed not to attack energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials clarified no such agreement existed, though they accepted a reciprocal ceasefire on energy sites if US partners guaranteed Russian compliance. The Russian side has since ordered large-scale air campaigns against Ukraine in response.

Key points

• US President Trump reportedly pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt Russian attacks on refineries during a phone call in September 2026.
• Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since 2022, damaging the Petrozavodsk Refinery, though no formal agreement to stop energy attacks was reached.

Context and limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from September 2026; specific dates of the phone call are not confirmed, and the extent of Russian air campaign preparations remains unverified.

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