Zelensky Condemns Trump’s Diesel Deal with Russia as ‘Gift to Putin’

Ukraine's Zelensky criticizes US-Russia diesel deal, calling it a dangerous move that could fuel further conflict.

October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly criticized a reported agreement between the United States and Russia that would allow Moscow to supply Washington with diesel fuel. The Ukrainian leader called the deal a dangerous gesture that would be met with further aggression from Russia.

Zelensky took to social media on Friday to express his concerns, stating that gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilised world. He referenced a recent statement by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced that Russia would deliver over 300,000 tons of diesel following a “highly successful” meeting between leaders. Zelensky warned that allowing Russia to sell fuel would only support the ongoing war rather than end it.

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The controversy comes amid broader tensions in the conflict, including U.S. pressure on Ukraine to cease attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, new reports reveal arrests of Ukrainians in Austria, an alleged mercenary link to drug cartels in Mexico, and continued strikes on Russian data centers. A major power outage hit Kyiv after a Russian attack on energy facilities, disrupting services for millions of residents.

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