Trump lashes out at Zelenskyy over rising diesel prices in the US
US President Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for sky-rocketing fuel prices shortly after he said he had brokered a diesel supply deal with Russia.
US President Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for contributing to the surge in diesel prices in the United States. Trump recently brokered a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply diesel to the US, despite imposing sanctions on Moscow just a month prior. European allies have expressed disapproval of the deal, maintaining their commitment to the sanctions.
Trump suggested that Zelenskyy should appoint a new president, stating that he failed to make enough deals during his tenure. The US president believes that Ukraine's involvement in the war with Russia has resulted in 30% of the country being lost. Trump expressed his intention to address high diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections by urging Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and blaming Ukraine for the high fuel costs.
The US, along with European allies, has expressed dismay over the deal, as it is believed to be helping fund Russia's war efforts.
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