Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel
Summary
President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to buy large amounts of Russian diesel fuel to lower fuel prices in the US and worldwide. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly criticized the agreement, saying it helps Russia continue its war against Ukraine and harms international relations.Key Facts
- Trump announced a deal to buy over 300,000 tons of Russian diesel immediately, increasing to 3 million tons over time.
- The goal is to reduce high diesel prices, which have risen due to disruptions caused by the war and Iran’s closure of a key oil passage.
- Diesel is important for supply chains and farmers, so its high price affects many products and industries.
- Zelenskyy called the deal “absolutely terrible” and said it supports Russia’s war efforts.
- The deal caused tension between the US, Ukraine, and NATO allies in Europe.
- Democrats criticized the deal because it conflicts with recent sanctions on Russia signed by Trump.
- Trump’s envoys met with Ukrainian and European officials separately to discuss ending the war.
- Zelenskyy accused the US of using Ukrainian negotiators as a distraction for the deal.
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