Zelensky: Ukrainian negotiating team used as “smokescreen” amid US-Russia diesel deal
Commenting on U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Ukrainian negotiating team currently in Florida holding peace talks is being used as a “smokescreen,” and “that is definitely not fair.”
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized the Ukrainian negotiating team for being used as a "smokescreen" amid a US-Russian diesel fuel deal. According to Ukrinform, Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian team is currently in Florida negotiating a ceasefire and energy-related agreements with American officials. However, during this negotiation, the President of the United States had a separate conversation with President Vladimir Putin, resulting in Russia's approval to export diesel fuel.
Zelensky argued that this agreement provides additional funding for the war, benefiting Russia and prolonging the conflict. He further accused the US of providing Russia with the means to continue its aggression against Ukraine. Zelensky emphasized that the Ukrainian team's presence is merely a distraction and not a fair representation of their partnership.
He felt this was an unfair and weak decision by strong allies, ultimately contributing to the ongoing war against Ukraine and its people.
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