Trump Russia deal could fuel Putin's war, ex-NATO commander warns as Zelenskyy says 'nyet'
Donald Trump's energy ceasefire could hand Vladimir Putin fresh revenue to fuel Russia's war in Ukraine, former NATO commander Breedlove warns.
TL;DR
- Retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, former NATO supreme allied commander Europe, warned that Trump's diesel deal with Russia could fund Putin's war efforts in Ukraine.
- The Russian government announced a partial lifting of its diesel export ban following an agreement with Trump for Russia to supply diesel to the U.S. and global markets.
- Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, stating both sides agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine was not informed of a finalized ceasefire and expressed willingness to halt attacks on Russian energy facilities only if Moscow reciprocated, accusing Putin of repeatedly rejecting peace proposals.
- Breedlove expressed skepticism about Putin honoring any ceasefire, citing a pattern of Russian attacks following previous talks with Trump.