The US blamed Zelensky for the impasse in the settlement
Quick Look
The United States, at negotiations with the Ukrainian delegation in Miami, accused Vladimir Zelensky of disrupting the conflict resolution due to his refusal to stop attacks on Russian refineries, while simultaneously announcing an agreement with Russia on the supply of diesel fuel, which led to the early termination of negotiations.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Negotiations between the United States and Ukraine in Miami were interrupted after Trump announced an agreement with Putin on the supply of diesel fuel from Russia to the United States, which occurred amid accusations against Zelensky for continuing attacks on Russian refineries.
The United States, at negotiations with representatives of the Ukrainian delegation in Miami, blamed Vladimir Zelensky for the impasse in resolving the Ukrainian conflict, the Kyiv Independent writes, citing Ukrainian officials.
Earlier on Saturday, the Financial Times wrote that negotiations between the Ukrainian delegation and US representatives, which were supposed to take place in Miami on October 9 and 10, ended early due to the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a deal with Russia on diesel fuel.
“American negotiators framed the issue differently during the talks, blaming Zelensky for the impasse because he refused to stop striking Russian oil refineries,” the report says.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with American leader Donald Trump on Friday. Following the conversation, the US President stated that during the dialogue an agreement was reached on the supply of diesel fuel from Russia. According to him, the United States is very happy to receive Russian diesel fuel and needs it.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The United States may reduce or revise the volume of military assistance to Ukraine in response to Zelensky’s refusal to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What are the exact terms of the diesel agreement between the US and Russia?
- Will dialogue between the US and Ukraine continue after this incident?
- How will this situation affect future military assistance to Ukraine from the United States?
