Trump says Zelensky promised Ukraine will ease strikes on Russian refineries
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President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told him Kyiv would ease strikes on Russian oil refineries. Trump made the remarks during the Presidents Cup golf tournament in an interview with Fox News. He added that his administration would "deal with this situation."
Key Facts
- Trump said he told Zelensky, "You need to ease up on the refineries," and Zelensky replied, "Well, maybe we will."
- Trump made the remarks during the Presidents Cup golf tournament in an interview with Fox News.
- Zelensky had previously said he rejected Trump's request to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.
- On September 3, Russian President Vladimir Putin said repaired refineries would soon be restored.
Trump's Account
Trump told Fox News he spoke with Zelensky and said, "You need to ease up on the refineries." According to Trump, Zelensky replied, "Well, maybe we will." Trump added that his administration would "deal with this situation."
Zelensky's Earlier Rejection
Zelensky had previously said he rejected Trump's request to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The Ukrainian president's earlier stance contrasts with the promise Trump described.
Russian Refinery Status
On September 3, Russian President Vladimir Putin said repaired refineries would soon be restored.
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