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U.S. says Russia lost control of diesel oil
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Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump plans to urge Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree to an energy truce with Russia during their meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Trump claimed that Russia has "unfortunately lost control" of its diesel oil industry due to the ongoing war, citing significant damage to Russian diesel refineries.
- The leaders are expected to discuss additional air defense support for Ukraine, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, and potential pathways to end the conflict.
- Trump criticized the prolonged war, highlighting the heavy monthly casualties and global suffering, and has previously urged Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil facilities to stabilize fuel supplies.
- No immediate response was available from the Russian Embassy regarding Trump's statements or the proposed energy truce.
