Zelenskiy says letting Russia sell diesel to US is 'investment in war'
- Posted on October 10, 2026
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In brief
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has publicly opposed a controversial diesel trade arrangement between the United States and Russia, arguing it fundamentally undermines peace efforts by generating revenue that finances military operations. He contends that such commercial agreements contradict genuine de-escalation strategies and place Ukraine in an untenable geopolitical position. Zelenskiy advocates for symmetric diplomatic measures and stronger sanctions enforcement rather than trade deals that inadvertently support ongoing aggression.
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Zelenskiy says letting Russia sell diesel to US is 'investment in war'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has criticized the recent US-Russia diesel agreement. He described it as an investment that prolongs the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskiy emphasized that allowing Russia to sell diesel will provide funds for further aggression. He remarked that Ukraine is being unfairly used as a front in these discussions. Zelenskiy called for actual de-escalation through reciprocal actions instead of such agreements.
