Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump diesel deal, Zelenskyy says
Russian air strikes killed at least 20 people in one city and 15 in Zaporizhzhia following a US decision to purchase Russian diesel. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized the attacks as a thanks for the deal, warning that fuel sales revenue will intensify the war. Despite US claims that energy infrastructure would be spared, Ukraine reports ongoing strikes causing blackouts. The attacks occurred one day after President Donald Trump eased diesel sanctions on Moscow, while Trump simultaneously criticized Zelenskyy and suggested the Ukrainian president should be replaced.
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- ✓ Russian attacks killed 20 people in one Ukrainian city and at least 15 people in Zaporizhzhia.
- ✓ President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel and eased sanctions on Moscow.
- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that money from fuel sales will intensify the war.
- ✓ Ukraine reports blackouts resulting from Russian strikes despite US assertions that energy infrastructure would not be targeted.
What changed
Russia launched deadly strikes on civilians and energy infrastructure immediately after Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel.
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Russian Strikes Kill Dozens After Trump Diesel Deal with Moscow
Russian air strikes killed at least 20 people in one city and 15 in Zaporizhzhia following a US decision to purchase Russian diesel. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized the attacks as a thanks for the deal, warning that fuel sales revenue will intensify the war. Despite US claims that energy infrastructure would be spared, Ukraine reports ongoing strikes causing blackouts. The attacks occurred one day after President Donald Trump eased diesel sanctions on Moscow, while Trump simultaneously criticized Zelenskyy and suggested the Ukrainian president should be replaced.
Why it matters
The conflict began in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022. This latest development links US energy policy directly to Russian military activity. European leaders have reiterated their support for Kyiv amid these tensions.
What is confirmed
- Russian attacks killed 20 people in one Ukrainian city and at least 15 people in Zaporizhzhia.
- President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel and eased sanctions on Moscow.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that money from fuel sales will intensify the war.
- Ukraine reports blackouts resulting from Russian strikes despite US assertions that energy infrastructure would not be targeted.
Still unconfirmed
- A Russian strike wiped out three families in a Ukrainian town.
- Donald Trump believes it is time for Ukraine to get a new president because of diesel prices.
What to watch next
- Evidence of increased Russian military funding from US diesel payments
- Official response from European leaders regarding the US-Russia fuel deal
- Confirmation of further energy infrastructure targets in Ukraine
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- www.bbc.com — Ukraine War | Latest News & Updates| BBC News
- www.aljazeera.com — Ukraine | Ukraine | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
- en.wikipedia.org — Russo-Ukrainian war - Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org — Ukraine - Wikipedia
- www.bbc.com — BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business...
- nypost.com — New York Post – Breaking News, Top Headlines, Photos & Videos
- www.theguardian.com — Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump ...
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Trump says 'I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president' as he blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
- The Washington Post — After Russian strike wipes out three families, Ukrainian town gathers to mourn
- The Guardian — Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump diesel deal, Zelenskyy says
- Reuters — Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 20, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow
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