Russia has ‘lost control’ of its oil industry due to Ukraine war, says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Russia has lost control of its oil industry due to the war in Ukraine and called for an end to the conflict. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy responded by stating Ukraine would cease attacks if Russia stops targeting critical infrastructure.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the ongoing geopolitical tension regarding energy infrastructure and the potential for diplomatic posturing regarding the war's end.
The U.S. president took to Truth Social to call for an end to the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow.
Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Free article usually reserved for subscribers U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally with North Carolina Republican Senate candidate and former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley at Gastonia Municipal Airport on September 16, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) September 21, 2026 6:41 pm CET By Daria Zakharova U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia's energy sector had been badly affected by the war in Ukraine and called for an end to the "ridiculous" and "never ending" conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.
In a post on Truth Social Monday, Trump said, "Russia has unfortunately lost control of its Diesel Oil Industry due to its War with Ukraine."
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