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Ukraine’s Zelensky says letting Russia sell diesel to US is ‘investment in war’

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized an October 9 agreement between the US and Russia that allowed Russia to supply diesel fuel to the United States, calling it "an investment in a war that must be ended." During a visit to the US to discuss ending the conflict with Russia, Zelensky dismissed the deal on X (formerly Twitter), arguing that such agreements only prolong the war and provide funds for further Russian aggression. He also expressed disappointment that his delegation was seemingly used as a front for this decision, which he viewed as undermining peace efforts.

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Trump announced a deal with Russia to release millions of tons of diesel fuel to help reduce global energy prices. According to Trump, Russia will immediately release 300,000 tons of diesel and subsequently release additional amounts in November and December. The Treasury Department temporarily waived sanctions on Russia's energy sector to allow the supply of Russian diesel to the global market.

However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized this deal, stating it would channel more money to Moscow, thereby funding Putin’s war against Ukraine. He warned that the agreement could also lead to further economic cooperation between Washington and Moscow, potentially involving gas deals and lifting sanctions on Russia. Zelenskyy urged European allies to increase their support for Ukraine in light of these developments. The EU leaders expressed solidarity with Zelenskyy during an EU summit in Brussels, criticizing Trump's stance towards Ukraine. Zelenskyy accused Putin of having no genuine interest in peace talks and called Moscow’s approach a “parody” of negotiations. He also highlighted the financial strain on Ukraine due to ongoing conflict and appealed for more defense support from European allies.

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Ukraine’s Zelensky says letting Russia sell diesel to US is ‘investment in war’ AI generated KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised an accord on Oct 9 between the US and Russia allowing Moscow to provide the US with diesel, calling it “an investment in a war that must be ended.”

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🔮 “Gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilised world,” Zelensky wrote on the X social media platform.

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Ukraine’s Zelensky says letting Russia sell diesel to US is ‘investment in war’ · assertive framing

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that → say → war

He dismissed the accord, which was announced while a Ukrainian delegation was in the US to discuss how to seek a resolution of the war with Russia, as “a weak decision on the part of strong partners”. asserted

delegation → dismiss → partners

“Gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilised world,” Zelensky wrote on the X social media platform. asserted

Zelensky → bring → platform

“Russia will ‘repay’ the diesel with further terror and perfidy. asserted

Russia → repay → terror

Allowing Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged. asserted

that → allow → war

What is needed is real de-escalation with Russia on a reciprocal basis,” Zelensky said. asserted

Zelensky → need → basis

Trump said in a post on social media that he had agreed in a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia would immediately supply diesel to the US and global marketplace. asserted

Russia → say → US

Trump said lower prices for Americans “is my Greatest Priority”. asserted

prices → say → Americans

Zelensky, speaking to reporters later on WhatsApp, said the accord would provide Moscow with additional funds to wage war and undermine any attempts to work towards a settlement. asserted

accord → speak → settlement

“I believe our team is simply being used as a front. asserted

team → believe → front

And that is certainly not fair, nor is it how partners should treat each other,” he said. asserted

he → treat → other