Zelenskyy says letting Russia sell diesel to US is 'investment in war'
Zelenskyy said the arrangement would add millions in revenue for Moscow and weaken peace talks as U.S. lawmakers criticized the sanctions easing.
- 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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Zelenskiy Slams Trump’s Russia Diesel Plan as an “Investment in War”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized a recent agreement between the US and Russia that allows Russia to supply diesel to the US. He called this move “an investment in a war that must be ended” and labeled it as a weak decision from strong partners. Zelenskiy argued that providing resources to Russia will not lead […]
The Ukrainian president questioned the relaxation of sanctions and called it a "gift" that will prolong the conflict.
Donald Trump defends the deal that has created a clash with Zelenski as he considers it necessary to lower fuel prices. More information: Trump announces an agreement with Putin for Russia to inject "immediately" more than 300,000 tons of diesel into the market
The Ukrainian President said that allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended. This news was published on Cedarnews News. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, they visited our official website.
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