Zelenskyy says letting Russia sell diesel to US is 'investment in war'
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply diesel to U.S. and global markets, with the Treasury Department issuing General License 135 authorizing transactions through April 7, 2027.
- Surging diesel prices, averaging $6.28 per gallon, prompted the administration to seek fuel relief ahead of midterm elections amid Strait of Hormuz energy disruptions from U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the deal as "an investment in a war that must be ended," arguing it funds Moscow while Ukrainian negotiators met U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida.
- The deal bypasses the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, signed three weeks ago to choke off Russian energy revenues, creating tension with Congress's legislative intent to pressure Moscow.
- Energy analysts warn the initial 300,000-ton shipment is modest compared to U.S. daily consumption, while Zelenskyy cautions that easing sanctions without de-escalation guarantees risks encouraging further Russian aggression.
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The Washington decision is an economic relief for Moscow under full budgetary pressure, and could weaken negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump has pardoned Putin the sanctions. Ukrainians will pay for it with their lives
Zelenskyy Condemns US-Russia Diesel Deal As Russian Strike Kills 12 In Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the United States on Saturday of helping finance Russia's invasion of his country through a new diesel supply agreement with Moscow, as Ukrainian families mourned 12 people, including three children, killed in a Russian airstrike.
Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky traded barbs Saturday after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and Moscow’s continued strikes on Ukraine killed at least 21 people, including four children. Trump, whose party faces dim prospects in next month’s midterm elections partly over soaring US fuel prices, announced Friday that he had called Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and agreed to a…
Trump and Zelenskyy clash over diesel deal as Russian attacks kill 21
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded barbs after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and Moscow’s continued strikes on Ukraine killed at least 21 people, including four children.
Russia believes the diesel agreement opens a gap between the US and Europe
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