Exclusive: Zelensky tells Axios Trump's diesel deal with Putin "not fair and not honest"
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russia and allow it to export diesel. Zelensky said this move was unfair and dishonest, and it surprised Ukraine and many European countries.Key Facts
- President Trump lifted sanctions on Russia to allow diesel exports.
- This decision happened after a call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Zelensky said the move looked like a birthday gift for Putin.
- The announcement shocked the Ukrainian government and several European governments.
- At the same time, U.S. and European diplomats were meeting with Ukraine to discuss ending the war.
- Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were part of those negotiations.
- The decision caused a new crisis between the U.S. and its Western allies.
- The story is developing and updates may follow.
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