Russian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin

In Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Russian airstrikes resulted in the death of at least seven individuals, according to officials on Saturday. This incident occurred just one day following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to purchase Russian diesel fuel. The regional military administration head, Mykhailo Semikin, informed that three of the victims were children who were killed when Russian aerial bombs targeted residential buildings in the area. Ten people suffered injuries during the attack.

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen Russia conducting extensive aerial attacks while their ground forces are largely immobile, despite the invasion that began over four and a half years ago. Over the past four days, Ukraine has experienced over 55 casualties due to Russian bombardments.

Trump's announcement of the Russian diesel deal came a day after he announced on social media that he had struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump mentioned the deal during a call with Putin, who had been expected to discuss a possible case of plague in Russia. However, Trump revealed the deal to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, with further shipments following shortly after.

The deal contrasts with the recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Russia, targeting oil and gas revenues that fuel Russia's war against Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed strong disapproval of the deal, stating that it would enable Russia to prolong the war and inflict more damage. He called it "a weak decision" made by "strong partners." Trump's decision was made during his meeting with Ukrainian officials in Miami, where his envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner were also present to discuss a proposal to end the war.