Zelenskyy Furious as Trump Strikes Deal to Buy Russian Diesel

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday a deal to purchase Russian diesel, a move he said is essential to lower fuel prices in the United States. The agreement, struck with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marks a dramatic reversal of years of US and Western efforts to isolate Moscow over its four-and-a-half-year war against Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted furiously, calling the deal 'absolutely terrible' and 'not fair and not honest.' The announcement threatens to create a fresh crisis in US relations with Ukraine and NATO allies, who have maintained pressure on the Kremlin through sanctions and diplomatic isolation.

The deal is likely to face strong opposition from European allies and could undermine Western unity on Ukraine. It remains unclear how the diesel purchase will be implemented or whether it will affect existing sanctions. The White House has not yet commented on Zelenskyy's remarks, and NATO allies are expected to respond in the coming days.