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Russia- US diesel is 'investment in war': Zelenskiy

Zelenskiy frames Russia-US diesel trade as war investment, signaling geopolitical commodity risk.

Context
What happened: Zelenskiy criticized a US-Russia diesel accord announced while a Ukrainian delegation was in the US to discuss seeking a resolution of the war with Russia, calling it a weak decision by strong partners. Why it matters: Zelenskiy said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged, and that gifts to Putin will not bring peace. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h
What changed
Zelenskiy criticized a US-Russia diesel accord announced while a Ukrainian delegation was in the US to discuss seeking a resolution of the war with Russia, calling it a weak decision by strong partners.
Why it matters
Zelenskiy said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged, and that gifts to Putin will not bring peace.
Sources
economictimes
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