Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel
President says deal essential to lower US fuel prices but move set to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato allies
TL;DR
- Donald Trump announced a deal to buy significant amounts of Russian diesel fuel to lower prices in the US.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed strong disapproval, calling the deal 'absolutely terrible' and 'not fair and not honest'.
- The agreement faces criticism from Democrats and some Republicans who argue it undermines sanctions against Russia and supports Putin's war.
- Trump stated the deal is essential for reducing fuel prices for Americans, especially farmers, ranchers, and truckers.
- The move occurs amid rising tensions between Russia and NATO allies and follows Trump's envoys meeting with Ukrainian and European officials.