# Trump Thinks He Has Leverage on Zelensky—But Zelensky Has His Own

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Podcast: [Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-updates-on-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-7410811)
Published: 2026-09-14T17:47:14+00:00
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I examine Trump’s demand that Zelensky stop striking Russian diesel refineries, the global diesel market, Ukraine’s shrinking U.S. leverage problem, and Kyiv’s proposed energy and maritime ceasefire. I also assess Russia’s record of attacking Ukrainian fuel infrastructure and what the coming Trump-Zelensky meeting could mean.00:00 Trump’s Demand on Russian Diesel Strikes01:44 Did Kyiv Pause Its Refinery Campaign?04:02 Global Diesel Markets and the Middle East05:47 The U.S. Leverage Question07:12 Trump-Zelensky Meeting and Ceasefire Terms10:08 Russia’s Earlier Attacks on Ukrainian Energy12:46 Ukraine’s Leverage and the Strategic Choice#UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #Zelensky #Trump #RussianOil #DieselPricesFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.Fundraisers video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMTs6amkGUg and Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/ - Ukrainian Refugee M's Room and Board is covered for this year. It is not for the rest of her time at CSU. I will be pushing on the other fundraisers for now, but if you still wish to give to make that whole (Aprox 48K total), here is the direct link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ms-journey-at-charleston-southern-university?attribution_id=sl:2708fb35-6c96-49b9-a5f9-6b7567483de6&lang=en_US&ts=1786462653&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerd…

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