Zelensky says Trump's diesel deal enables "further terror and perfidy"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized a deal by former US President Donald Trump to purchase Russian diesel fuel, warning it would enable Moscow's ongoing conflict. This statement followed Russian aerial bombings that killed at least seven people, including three children, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. Zelensky viewed the diesel agreement, which contrasts with prior US sanctions, as a financial boost for Russia's war efforts, potentially prolonging hostilities and increasing civilian casualties. The announcement also occurred while Trump's envoys were in Miami discussing peace proposals with Ukrainian officials, leading Zelensky to suggest his country's representatives were being exploited.