Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump\u2019s move to strike a deal with Vladimir Putin on exporting Russian diesel to global markets, saying it helps prolong the war.<\/p>\n
In a lengthy post on social media, Zelensky wrote that allowing Russia to sell fuel amounts to \u201cinvesting in war\u201d. He called the move \u201ca weak decision\u201d by partners who, he said, stand with Ukraine.<\/p>\n
The Ukrainian president also said that while people are talking about peace, the United States is allowing Russia to export diesel. He claimed that, at the same time, Ukraine\u2019s negotiating team is in Florida for two days of talks with US officials on ending the war or reaching a ceasefire, and that the delegation is being used \u201cas cover to mislead public opinion\u201d.<\/p>\n
Trump, meanwhile, had earlier claimed he had reached an agreement with Putin under which Russia would supply a \u201chuge volume\u201d of its diesel to bring down prices immediately in global markets and in the US. In a post on Truth Social, he also claimed Russia would send \u201cmillions of tons\u201d of diesel to world markets within a short period, saying the move would quickly reduce fuel prices for American drivers, farmers and ranchers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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