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Zelenskiy blasts Trump's diesel deal and calls Russian peace moves a 'parody'
Yahoo News UK • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, calling it a "parody" of peace talks and warning that it would funnel money to Putin to fund the war.
- Zelenskiy emphasized that Russia does not want peace and highlighted ongoing disruptions to the SpaceX Starshield satellite system, which is critical for Ukrainian battlefield operations and defense against Russian drones.
- At an EU summit, Zelenskiy called on European leaders to increase financial and military support for Ukraine, requesting at least €70 billion to cover defense and resilience costs amid escalating conflict.
- EU leaders expressed concern over rising energy prices linked to the Iran war and Trump's deal with Russia, revealing divisions within the bloc on how to address budget and energy challenges.
- Russian drone strikes recently killed civilians in Kharkiv and caused widespread power outages in Ukraine, underscoring the ongoing severity of the conflict despite diplomatic efforts.
