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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Russia believes the diesel agreement opens a gap between the US and Europe
The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, conducted urgent telephone conversations with the heads of the United Kingdom, France, Finland and Norway against the backdrop of a dramatic deterioration in relations with the United States. On the afternoon of the afternoon, the Ukrainian leader's office received reports of telephone conversations with British Prime Minister Bernem, French President Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Alexander St…
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 mocked the way Moscow "expresses its gratitude" after the announcement of an agreement allowing Russia to sell its diesel on the world market.
The Ukrainian president questioned the relaxation of sanctions and called it a "gift" that will prolong the conflict.
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