Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying the attacks are causing a shortage.
Trump was asked by a reporter whether he had spoken with Zelensky following his recent conversation with Russia's Vladimir Putin. In response, Trump urged Zelensky to stop the strikes.
Trump's comments at the Irish Open
"Mr. Zelensky has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia," Trump told reporters on the sidelines of the Irish Open, which is being played at his Doonbeg club.
"Let him go after targets but not diesel fuel, because he's causing a shortage of diesel fuel."
Background and context
Trump attended the final day of the Irish Open today. His remarks came after his recent conversation with Putin.
This is a breaking news story and further updates are expected.
