Zelensky criticizes Trump’s Russia diesel deal as US-Ukraine ties deteriorate
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russia as part of a diesel-supply agreement, arguing that the move would encourage Moscow to continue its war.
Speaking during a visit to Brussels for an EU summit, Zelensky described the diesel deal as a possible first step toward broader economic concessions to Russia. He said lifting sanctions while restricting Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries would not persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt strikes or end the conflict.
Trump had also intensified his criticism of Zelensky, saying it was easier to deal with Putin than with the Ukrainian leader. Ukraine’s access to US military intelligence and satellite services has reportedly been restricted amid Washington’s efforts to curb attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The Irish Times reported that Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starlink network was temporarily limited, affecting its ability to counter Russian drones.
European leaders publicly backed Kyiv. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said Trump was using the wrong language toward Zelensky and called for greater support for Ukraine.
Zelensky asked European allies for an additional €70 billion to cover Ukraine’s projected 2027 funding shortfall. Asked whether Trump was making him a scapegoat for US political and energy problems, Zelensky paused and smiled before replying, “This is my answer,” prompting laughter in the room.
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WHAT IT FLAGGED editor revise: Remove the clause that misattributes the foreign minister’s call for more pressure on Russia to the prime minister. - "Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said Trump was using the wrong language toward Zelensky and called for greater support for Ukraine and more pressure on Russia.": The call for “more pressure on Russia” came from Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen, not Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
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Zelensky criticizes Trump’s Russia diesel deal as US-Ukraine ties deteriorate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russia as part of a diesel-supply agreement, arguing that the move would encourage Moscow to continue its war.
Speaking during a visit to Brussels for an EU summit, Zelensky described the diesel deal as a possible first step toward broader economic concessions to Russia. He said lifting sanctions while restricting Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries would not persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt strikes or end the conflict.
Trump had also intensified his criticism of Zelensky, saying it was easier to deal with Putin than with the Ukrainian leader. Ukraine’s access to US military intelligence and satellite services has reportedly been restricted amid Washington’s efforts to curb attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The Irish Times reported that Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starlink network was temporarily limited, affecting its ability to counter Russian drones.
European leaders publicly backed Kyiv. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said Trump was using the wrong language toward Zelensky and called for greater support for Ukraine and more pressure on Russia.Ukraine.
Zelensky asked European allies for an additional €70 billion to cover Ukraine’s projected 2027 funding shortfall. Asked whether Trump was making him a scapegoat for US political and energy problems, Zelensky paused and smiled before replying, “This is my answer,” prompting laughter in the room.
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