Zelensky Calls Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal “Absolutely Terrible”

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to purchase Russian diesel, saying the move is needed to bring down fuel prices in the United States. The deal marks a sharp reversal of the long‑standing Western policy of restricting Russia’s energy exports amid its war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded with anger, describing the arrangement as “absolutely terrible,” “not fair and not honest.” He warned that the purchase could undermine Ukraine’s fight and strain relations with NATO allies who have supported sanctions against Moscow.

Analysts note that while the deal may lower short‑term gasoline costs for American consumers, it risks creating a fresh diplomatic crisis between Washington, Kyiv and European partners who remain committed to pressuring Russia to end its four‑and‑a‑half‑year conflict in Ukraine.

Why It Matters

The deal pits U.S. domestic energy concerns against the unified Western stance on Russia, potentially reshaping transatlantic relations.