Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer as Trump Warns 25,000 Die Monthly in Russia-Ukraine War
The doomsday clock ticks closer as President Donald Trump warns that 25,000 people are being killed each month in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump's Call to End the Russia-Ukraine War
President Donald Trump described the Russia-Ukraine war as ridiculous and never ending. [1] He stated that the whole world suffers as 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, are being killed each month. [1] Trump called for the ridiculous and never ending Russia-Ukraine war to end. [1] The president noted that 25,000 people are being killed each month in the conflict. [1] Trump again called for the ridiculous and never ending Russia-Ukraine war to end while citing the monthly death toll of 25,000 people. [1] He emphasized that this level of casualties means the whole world suffers. [4] Trump said the ridiculous and never ending war with Ukraine must be ended because 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, are being killed each month. [4]
Impact on Russia's Diesel Oil Industry
Trump said Russia has unfortunately lost control of its diesel oil industry due to its war with Ukraine. [4] He pointed out that a large number of their diesel refineries have been blown up and are at least temporarily out of commission. [4] Trump described the loss of control over the diesel oil industry as unfortunate. [5] The president stated that Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry because a large number of diesel refineries have been blown up. [4] He noted that these refineries are at least temporarily out of commission as a result of the war against Ukraine. [4] Trump called Russia losing control of its diesel oil industry unfortunate. [5]
Humanitarian response and funding snapshot for Ukraine in January 2026. — Source: reliefweb
Trump-Zelenskyy Communications
Trump urged an end to the war against Ukraine during a statement on his Truth Social platform on 21 September. [4] During a phone call on 20 September, Trump asked Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries. [4] Sources indicated that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet Trump in the US on 22 September. [4] Trump and Zelenskyy agreed during the 20 September phone call to meet in person on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. [4] Axios reported that Trump asked Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries during that call. [4] Trump calls Russia losing control of its diesel oil industry unfortunate while urging an end to the war. [5]
Humanitarian Context in Ukraine
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs issued Ukraine: Humanitarian Response and Funding Snapshot for January 2026. [3] This snapshot covers the humanitarian response in Ukraine. [3] The document provides details on the humanitarian situation drawn from the UN snapshot. [3] It addresses the ongoing humanitarian response and funding needs in the country. [3] The snapshot from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs focuses on Ukraine. [3]
Trump warns Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry due to war in Ukraine. — Source: ukrainskapravda
Broader Global Effects
Trump observed that the whole world suffers from the ongoing war. [1] He noted that the ridiculous and never ending war causes suffering worldwide as 25,000 people are killed each month. [4] Trump highlighted how the conflict leads to broader effects including economic consequences such as fuel costs. [5] The president said the whole world suffers because of the war that kills 25,000 people each month. [1] He connected the prolonged fighting to global impacts felt beyond the immediate region. [3] Trump urged an end to the war while pointing to worldwide suffering tied to the monthly casualties. [4]
Doomsday Clock Ticks Amid Prolonged Conflict
The doomsday clock ticks closer as the Russia-Ukraine war continues without resolution according to statements from President Donald Trump. He has repeatedly described the situation as ridiculous and never ending while citing 25,000 monthly deaths. [1] Trump linked the ongoing strikes on refineries to Russia's loss of control over its diesel oil industry. [4] The president called for an end to the war during his Truth Social statement on 21 September and during the 20 September phone call with Zelenskyy. [4] These communications also set the stage for the planned meeting on 22 September at the UN General Assembly. [4] The broader effects extend to global suffering and concerns over fuel costs. [5]
What to watch next: Zelenskyy is expected to meet Trump in person on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on 22 September following their 20 September phone call.
