Trump's decision to make a deal with Russia was associated with Zelensky's act
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US President Donald Trump decided to conclude a deal with Russia on the supply of diesel fuel after Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky ignored several requests from Washington to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries, Axios reports, citing an American official.
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Why It Matters
The United States previously asked Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries to avoid an escalation of the conflict and possible retaliatory measures from Russia.
United States President Donald Trump decided to conclude a deal with Russia on diesel fuel after Kyiv ignored Washington's requests to stop attacks on oil refineries in the Russian Federation. The American portal Axios reports this with reference to an official from the United States.
“Trump decided to conclude a deal on diesel fuel with Russia after Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky ignored half a dozen American requests to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries,” the material notes.
According to a Ukrainian official in a conversation with the publication, during a meeting of American representatives with the Kyiv delegation in Miami, US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner warned that Washington could deprive Ukraine of American intelligence information if it continues to ignore US requests.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The United States may reduce or suspend the transfer of intelligence information to Ukraine if attacks on Russian refineries continue
Likely · Within weeks
Negotiations between the US and Russia on diesel fuel could begin in the coming weeks
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What exactly would be included in a potential diesel deal between the US and Russia?
- How will Ukraine react to a possible reduction in American intelligence supplies?
- Will Russia use this situation to gain additional concessions in negotiations?
