Zelenskiy says letting Russia sell diesel to US is ’investment in war’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has slammed an agreement between the United States and Russia that permits Moscow to supply diesel to the US. The Ukrainian leader described it as an "investment in a war that must be ended" and dismissed it as a "weak decision" from powerful allies. In a statement on the X social media platform, Zelenskiy wrote that gifts to Russian President Vladimir Putin will bring no peace or benefits to the civilized world.

He warned that Russia would "repay" the diesel with further acts of terror and deceit. Zelenskiy called for genuine de-escalation with Russia on a reciprocal basis to resolve the conflict. On social media, former US President Donald Trump announced that he had agreed with Russian President Putin that Russia would begin supplying diesel to the US and global markets.

Trump stated that lower prices for Americans is his top priority. Zelenskiy, speaking to reporters via WhatsApp, accused the accord of providing Russia with additional funds to continue waging war and undermining efforts for a settlement. He asserted that his team was being used as a front and that such actions are unfair and unpartnerly. Zelenskiy emphasized that it is a "weak decision on the part of strong partners."