Trump Says Zelenskyy Could Have Ended Ukraine War Several Times

US President Donald Trump has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claiming that he had multiple opportunities to settle the ongoing war with Russia but chose not to do so. Trump also warned Ukraine against targeting refineries and diesel fuel infrastructure, citing potential consequences for farmers, ranchers and global energy supplies.

Speaking about the conflict, Trump said the war should never have started and argued that Zelenskyy could have reached a settlement on several occasions.

Trump also addressed attacks on fuel infrastructure, saying that Russia had been told it could take military action but should avoid striking refineries because of their wider impact on the global economy.

However, he accused Zelenskyy of targeting diesel fuel infrastructure and warned that such actions could create problems beyond the battlefield.

“He is not going to affect our farmers, our ranches, and he is not going to affect the rest of the world. So he'd better stop,” Trump said.

Trump's remarks highlight concerns over the potential impact of attacks on energy infrastructure, particularly diesel fuel supplies, which are important for agriculture, transportation and other economic activities.

His comments also underline continuing differences over how the war should be brought to an end. The claims regarding possible peace settlements and the impact of attacks on fuel infrastructure reflect Trump's stated position.