Zelensky Condemns US-Russia Diesel Deal as 'Investing in War' Amid Deadly Zaporizhzhia Strikes
Crhk · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the US-Russia diesel supply agreement as "investing in war," warning it will only embolden Russian aggression and undermine peace efforts. His criticism came as Russia carried out a deadly strike on residential buildings in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, killing at least 20 civilians, including three children, with another 18 injured. US President Donald Trump responded by suggesting Ukraine should get a new leader, blaming Zelensky for rising American diesel costs while defending his own diplomatic approach.
Key Points
- Russian forces dropped five bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, killing at least 20 people including three children and injuring 18 others
- Zelensky described the US-Russia diesel deal as a "weak decision" by a strong partner and warned it would not bring peace or benefits
- Zelensky stated that Russia would use diesel export revenue to manufacture missiles and recruit mercenaries for its war effort
- Trump said he told Zelensky that Ukraine could do whatever it wanted against Russia but could not attack Russian oil refineries
- The diesel agreement was announced during a Ukrainian delegation visit to Washington, with Zelensky's team describing the talks as a "smokescreen"
Why It Matters
The diesel deal exposes a deep rift between Washington and Kyiv over how to handle Moscow, with Trump's apparent concessions to Russia contradicting the Biden-era policy of maximal economic pressure . For Hong Kong investors and businesses, shifting US-Russia dynamics could affect global energy markets and commodity prices already under strain from geopolitical instability. The ongoing bloodshed in Zaporizhzhia underscores that diplomatic maneuvers between superpowers often come at the expense of civilians caught in the crossfire.
The diesel deal exposes a deep rift between Washington and Kyiv over how to handle Moscow, with Trump's apparent concessions to Russia contradicting the Biden-era policy of maximal economic pressure . For Hong Kong investors and businesses, shifting US-Russia dynamics could affect global energy markets and commodity prices already under strain from geopolitical instability. The ongoing bloodshed in Zaporizhzhia underscores that diplomatic maneuvers between superpowers often come at the expense of civilians caught in the crossfire.