Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump diesel deal, Zelenskyy says

Following a deal between President Trump and Vladimir Putin for the U.S. to purchase Russian diesel, Russia launched a series of airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing at least 11 to 15 people, including three children. President Zelenskyy condemned the deal, arguing that the resulting revenue and easing of sanctions directly enable Russia to intensify its war efforts. The Trump administration defended the deal as a necessary measure to lower domestic fuel costs for American consumers and farmers ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, while European allies expressed concern over the disruption of the sanctions regime.

Following a deal between President Trump and Vladimir Putin for the U.S. to purchase Russian diesel, Russia launched a series of airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing at least 11 to 15 people, including three children. President Zelenskyy condemned the deal, arguing that the resulting revenue and easing of sanctions directly enable Russia to intensify its war efforts. The Trump administration defended the deal as a necessary measure to lower domestic fuel costs for American consumers and farmers ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, while European allies expressed concern over the disruption of the sanctions regime.