Zelenskyy says Trump betrayed Ukraine with Russian diesel deal: ‘It’s painful’
Zelenskyy said the move could weaken U.S. support and put Ukraine at risk as officials worry about Starlink access and intelligence sharing.
- On Oct 14, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it as "painful" when President Trump sided with Russia, following Trump's suggestion that Ukraine should replace its leader.
- Trump's weekend call for Ukraine to replace its leader came alongside a decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, prompting questions about shifting support.
- Speaking to Piers Morgan Uncensored, Zelenskyy said he accepts neutrality but expects consistency, adding, "If you are in the middle, you have to stay in the middle."
- Zelenskyy met with Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street on Oct 14, highlighting Ukraine's search for international support amid diplomatic tensions.
- Defending national sovereignty, Zelenskyy rejected the notion that the war is a business transaction, stating, "We are not selling our country.
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The President said Ukraine supported Trump’s cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure and that, for three days, it avoided hitting such targets and even refrained from responding to Russian offensives.
Zelenskyy slams Trump over deal for Russian diesel
Ukrainians say that Internet services needed for defense that come through Elon Musk’s SpaceX are being throttled, putting their security at risk. Musk says the services are controlled by the U.S. governments and not his company. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports from the White House.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reacted to US President Donald Trump's diesel fuel deal with Russia, saying they had lost a strong ally. Stating that he believed Trump was siding with Russia instead of Ukraine, Zelenskyy said, "President Trump is not on our side, but on the other side..."
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The Independent (US)Zelensky says Trump is on the wrong side of history with Russia diesel deal
‘It is a pity that we are losing a strong partner,’ Mr Zelensky said about Trump
It's a shame that we are losing a strong partner, Zelenskyi commented on British journalist Piers Morgan's show.
Following Trump's diesel deal with Russia and Zelensky's opposition, Elon Musk's company, SpaceX, imposed speed limits and restrictions on Ukraine's military Starlink internet service, disrupting Ukrainian drone and air-defense operations. Zelensky called this an American betrayal.
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