Zelensky Criticises U.S.-Russia Deal to Release Russian Diesel

President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin allowing Russia to immediately release hundreds of thousands of tonnes of diesel to the U.S. and global markets.

The U.S. Treasury suspended sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 7, 2027, as part of the deal aimed at lowering domestic fuel prices ahead of midterm elections.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the move as a gift to Putin that would fund and prolong the war against Ukraine.