Zelensky says the US-Russia diesel deal came as a surprise and could lead to wider sanctions relief, with gas next. Von der Leyen says the EU will not lift any sanctions unless Russia ends the war. Th

What happened: Ukraine's Zelensky said the US-Russia diesel deal surprised him and could lead to further sanctions relief for Moscow, warning gas could be next. EU leaders said they will not lift sanctions unless Russia ends the war. Key numbers: EU has adopted 21 sanctions packages and is working on a 22nd. Why it matters: EU leaders are expected to regret the diesel deal in summit conclusions, while a new sanctions package is under discussion. Zelensky seeks more European funds and defence support to strengthen Kyiv's position in any negotiations.

Ukraine's Zelensky said the US-Russia diesel deal surprised him and could lead to further sanctions relief for Moscow, warning gas could be next. EU leaders said they will not lift sanctions unless Russia ends the war.

EU leaders are expected to regret the diesel deal in summit conclusions, while a new sanctions package is under discussion. Zelensky seeks more European funds and defence support to strengthen Kyiv's position in any negotiations.