Trump Defends Russia Diesel Deal as Zelensky Says Moscow Ignores Truce
US President Donald Trump has defended his abrupt diesel deal with Russia despite criticism from Republican and Democratic senators and European allies. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine held off striking Russian energy sites after Trump announced a truce, but that Russia showed no sign of complying and continued striking Ukraine nationwide.
On October 12, US President Donald Trump defended the diesel agreement with Russia, claiming the EU gained $250 billion worth of Russian energy covertly. Trump reiterated his decision was correct, stating "I made the right choice for the American People – ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST!" However, Zelensky countered that Ukraine had maintained a ceasefire after Trump's announcement, while Russia continued relentless attacks on the country's power grid.
Zelensky expressed regret that Russia did not adhere to the energy truce, highlighting Russia's lack of commitment to peace. Ukrainian President Zelensky also noted that Russia is not complying with the conditions set by the US, and that striking Russian energy facilities did not occur overnight due to Trump's announcement. The diesel arrangement enables Russia to supply up to 4.8 million tons of diesel to US and global markets until April 7, 2027.
The White House claimed the truce specifically targets oil refineries. However, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas argued that this arrangement would be favorable for Russia, considering Ukraine's limited number of refineries compared to Russia's many.
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