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Zelensky calls Trump’s Russian diesel deal a victory for Putin
Zelensky warned that the US‑Russia diesel agreement aids Putin and betrays Ukraine, speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Piers Morgan Uncensored that President Donald Trump’s decision to relax sanctions and import Russian diesel is a "victory" for Vladimir Putin and puts the United States on the wrong side of history.
Zelensky said he feels "betrayed" by the move, adding that it lets Russia profit while Ukraine continues to suffer aerial attacks on its energy infrastructure. He described the deal as an "obvious weakness" and warned that it would help fund Moscow’s war effort.
The Ukrainian leader also criticised the alleged blocking of Elon Musk’s Starlink service, calling the action a mistake that could cost lives. A U.S. official said the deal followed repeated American requests to Zelensky, while Trump has framed the import as a step toward cheaper energy.
Key facts
- Zelensky called the US‑Russia diesel deal a "victory" for Putin. (independent.co.uk)
- He said the deal puts the United States on the wrong side of history. (independent.co.uk)
- Zelensky felt "betrayed" by the decision and warned it would fund Russia’s war. (independent.co.uk)
- He criticised the blocking of Starlink, saying it would cost lives. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Zelensky says Trump is on the wrong side of history with Russia diesel deal”
