Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to allow Russia to supply diesel to the United States and global markets, warning that the move could help Moscow fund its war against Ukraine.
His comments came as Ukrainian officials held talks with US representatives to discuss ways to reach a settlement with Russia.
Zelensky called the agreement a weak decision and said it could undermine efforts to end the conflict, according to Reuters.
He defended the move by saying that lowering fuel prices for Americans was his top priority. Zelensky questioned the decision to allow Russia to earn money from fuel sales while its war against Ukraine continues. He also expressed concern that Ukraine’s delegation could be sidelined while Washington and Moscow discuss possible arrangements. The Ukrainian president suggested that decisions made without properly considering Kyiv’s position could weaken efforts to find a lasting solution. “I believe our team is simply being used as a front.
Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to supply diesel to the United States and global markets. “It is certainly not honest, it is certainly unworthy of our partners, and it is, in my view, a weak decision,” Zelensky told reporters, according to Reuters. And that is certainly not fair, nor is it how partners should treat each other,” he said. He wrote: “Gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilized world.”, according to Reuters.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, he said the agreement was unfair to Ukraine and raised concerns about Washington’s approach to its partners.
