Trump's Russia Diesel Deal Draws Fury from Ukraine's Zelenskyy
UKPulse News Desk
Donald Trump's agreement to purchase Russian diesel has been met with strong condemnation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who called it a "weak decision."
- Donald Trump has made a deal to buy Russian diesel.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the deal would generate "billions" in extra revenue for Russia's war effort.
- Zelenskyy has rejected US calls for an "energy ceasefire," demanding Moscow first cease attacks on energy infrastructure.
Donald Trump's deal to acquire Russian diesel has been criticised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mr Zelenskyy described the decision as "weak" and claimed it would provide "billions" in additional revenue for Russia's war effort.
The Ukrainian president has also rejected calls from the US for an "energy ceasefire," which would involve Kyiv stopping strikes on oil refineries. Mr Zelenskyy stated that Moscow must first end its own attacks on energy infrastructure.
Why this matters: The deal could provide significant revenue to Russia's war effort, according to Ukraine's president.