Donald Trump appears to be concerned about Ukraine’s ongoing attacks on Russia’s oil refineries – even though Kyiv is only retaliating again Moscow’s aggression. Vladimir Putin is expected to “intensify” attacks on the Ukrainian capital after Ukrainians forces tried to “disrupt” Russian elections by firing drones at the Moscow region over the weekend while the public were voting. It comes more than four and a half years after the Kremlin invaded Ukraine in a land grab, triggering a long and bloody war as Kyiv consistently pushes back. Putin continues to illegally occupy a fifth of Ukraine’s sovereign territory. Ukrainian allies in Europe have been weaning themselves off Russia’s cheap energy experts to punish the Kremlin for its violence. But the US president, who caused global oil prices to rise after his war against Iran triggered the effective closure of a major shipping lane, seemed to blame Ukraine for the decline of Russia’s own fossil fuel industry. “Russia has unfortunately lost control of its Diesel Oil Industry due to its War with Ukraine,” he wrote on his social media platform TruthSocial. “A large number of their Diesel refineries have been blown up and are, at least temporarily, out of commission. “This ridiculous and never ending War with Ukraine must be ended. “The whole World suffers as 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, are being killed each month. What a shame! President DJT” President Donald Trump reacts during an event about healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday Sept. 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy hit back at Trump’s statement. He wrote on X that the war must end, adding: “Every new week of this war, let alone every new year, adds more and more problems. “ From the very first minute, Ukraine has sought peace. We have already made dozens of diplomatic proposals on how to end this war with dignity, guarantee security, and prevent new Russian invasions. “Right now, there is a dialogue with President Trump and America. “There are also ideas on the table for bringing peace closer, starting with strong de-escalation steps. “Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and our food exports must stop being targets for Russia, and this will lead to matching de-escalation steps on our part. Solutions are possible.” He continued: “We are ready to work on this, and we will discuss it with our partners on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. “I thank everyone who is helping! It will no longer be the case that only the country under attack suffers. The nature of war is now such that the aggressor will suffer as well. Technology makes this possible. “The strength of countries’ leadership can – and must – deliver de-escalation, security, and peace. Thank you!” The elections – widely disregarded as a sham vote to bolster Putin’s authoritarian rule – already appear to cement the Kremlin’s dominance over the country amid speculation Russia may need to call up more reserves for the war effort. Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump at the United Nations’ General Assembly on Tuesday. Listen to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson unpack the week’s biggest stories to keep you informed. Join us for straightforward analysis of what’s going on at Westminster. Related... Burnham Urged To 'Stand Up' To Trump Or Risk Being 'Rolled Over' By President Donald Trump Mocked By Danes After Landing 'Status Quo' Greenland Deal ‘Unhinged, Corrupt Egomaniac’: Critics Rip ‘Sick’ Trump After Unsettling New Post