Zelensky Warns of More Trump-Russia Deals as Putin Envoy Eyes Expansion
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the recent diesel deal arranged by President Donald Trump with Russia could lead to more deals and an easing of sanctions on Russia. A top Russian envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said Moscow wants to expand economic cooperation with the U.S., and talks about lifting sanctions are already happening.Key Facts
- President Trump made a diesel deal with Russia to increase diesel supply and reduce fuel prices worldwide.
- The U.S. Treasury issued a license allowing some transactions involving Russian diesel under this deal.
- Zelensky said the deal will help Russia make money to fund its war and feared it might lead to lifting other sanctions.
- He warned the easing of sanctions might expand from diesel to gas, banking, chemicals, and other areas.
- Kirill Dmitriev, Putin’s investment envoy, called the diesel deal a model for future economic cooperation.
- Dmitriev said discussions on how to lift sanctions on Russia are already in progress.
- President Trump defended the deal, saying it benefits global markets and U.S. farmers.
- The situation shows differing views: Moscow sees it as economic cooperation, Kyiv sees a risk of reducing pressure on Russia during the war.
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