What happened
US President Donald Trump said he has asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky not to strike diesel refineries, according to a brief news item.
The report was carried by Sina Finance Express and sourced from East Money Network, dated September 13, 2026.
Why it matters
The remark, as reported, suggests the US president is directly weighing in on the targeting choices of Ukraine's military campaign.
Because the source item is extremely brief, it is not clear from the supplied text which refineries are meant, what prompted the request, or how Zelensky responded.
Key facts
Trump said he asked Zelensky not to attack diesel refineries.
The item was published on 2026-09-13 by East Money Network, citing Sina Finance Express.
What to watch next
Whether further reporting clarifies the scope of the request and any response from Zelensky or Ukrainian officials.
Whether the reported request leads to any observable change in strikes on refining infrastructure.