This isn't done by the Middle East,” Trump insisted, after previously linking soaring fuel prices to his war with Iran.

US President Donald Trump says Ukraine should stop striking Russian diesel supplies as the impact is harming the global economy. Trump's comments come as he continued his two-day visit to Ireland which blend a bit of high-level meetings with personal leisure.

Trump made the shock demands to Ukraine as violence in the war continues to spike, days after US envoys hosted peace talks between the two countries

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet at the White House on September 24, with trade, Taiwan, AI and global conflicts on the agenda. Trump has also defended steep tariffs on Chinese cars and said he expects to discuss “almost everything” with Xi.

Amid constant Russian drone and missile attacks, two shortfalls are raising the greatest alarm: a lack of air defense interceptors and an unexpected $27 billion defense budget gap.

"He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia," Trump said, adding that Ukraine can go after "plenty of other targets."

A Russian drone attacked a train near the Polish border; Trump called on Ukraine to ease up on its strikes.