Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump diesel deal, Zelenskyy says
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Russia launched deadly missile strikes in Ukraine shortly after the United States, under President Donald Trump, made a deal to buy large amounts of Russian diesel fuel. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the deal, saying it helps Russia fund its war and leads to more attacks on civilians.Key Facts
- Russia launched strikes in southeastern Ukraine killing 15 people, including 3 children.
- The US-Russia diesel deal was announced by President Trump to lower fuel prices ahead of US elections.
- Ukraine was not informed before the agreement, catching its negotiators by surprise.
- Zelenskyy said the diesel deal provides Russia funding to continue the war and bomb cities.
- The European Union plans to increase sanctions on Russia despite the diesel deal.
- EU and some European leaders expressed regret and concern that the deal aids Russia’s war financing.
- Russian and US leaders described their phone call about the deal as friendly and productive.
- Ukraine vowed to respond to Russian attacks and wants Russia to feel military losses.
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