The Journal. · Wednesday, September 23, 2026
President Zelensky addressed the issue of diesel prices in relation to Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, stating that while the topic has been raised, Ukraine's lives are more important than energy prices. He emphasized that Ukraine will respond to Russian attacks on civil infrastructure.
“Especially about diesel, I said, look, maybe for somebody it's important for our lives are more important than the price of energy.”
“So if he attacks, he has to understand that the response will come from Ukraine and we will do it, of course, definitely till the end.”