Trump Signs Russia Diesel Deal Amid Ukraine Backlash

US President Donald Trump has agreed to lift sanctions on Russian oil and purchase millions of barrels of Moscow diesel, reversing a long-running pressure campaign against Russia over its war in Ukraine and triggering criticism from Kyiv and Western allies.

The agreement marks a major shift in US policy toward Russian energy, according to the source report, which said the move was presented by Trump as a solution to fuel problems but faced claims that it would provide financial support to Moscow.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the arrangement, describing it as "an investment" in Russia's war effort and warning that Moscow would respond with "further terror". His remarks came after the agreement was announced as part of efforts involving Washington and Moscow.

Zelensky's response followed reports that Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but Russian drones later struck Ukrainian gas and energy facilities. The report said the deal was later criticized as a "nothingburger" because its impact was limited.

The agreement was also discussed in the context of Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, which Kyiv described as "aerial sanctions" against Moscow's war resources.

Trump has repeatedly presented himself as a dealmaker, with the source referring to his approach as "the art of the deal". The report said he later blamed Zelensky for continued Ukrainian strikes and accused him of "wants to make problems for the world".

Trump also argued that Ukraine needed "a new leader who can make a deal", according to the report, while European allies including Poland, France, Germany and Britain increased their support for Kyiv after the agreement.