In a series of statements, former President Trump has called on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, attributing rising diesel prices and a global fuel shortage to these attacks. Trump claims that Ukrainian actions are contributing to record high fuel costs in the U.S. and worldwide. He has faced criticism for these comments, with opponents arguing that blaming Ukraine for fuel issues is inappropriate given the ongoing conflict. Despite this, Trump continues to emphasize the need for Ukraine to refrain from targeting Russian energy assets.