Zelensky proposes US replace Russian diesel with Ukrainian

Proposal for alternative fuel source

Volodymyr Zelensky proposed that Donald Trump consider signing contracts for diesel fuel supply with Ukraine, instead of continuing cooperation with Russia. The head of state emphasised that Kyiv has direct influence on logistics processes and energy carrier production.

“Чому США не укладають угоду з Україною про постачання дизельного палива? Ми впливаємо на те, чи рухаються ці судна. Ми визначаємо, чи працюють НПЗ” (Why does the US not sign an agreement with Ukraine on diesel fuel supply? We influence whether these ships move. We determine whether refineries operate), stated the President of Ukraine.

Position on strikes on energy infrastructure

Volodymyr Zelensky also responded to an earlier initiative by Donald Trump regarding a mutual refusal by the parties to attack oil refineries. The Ukrainian leader underlined that Kyiv has no intention of striking refineries if Russia does not attack Ukrainian energy facilities.

Thus, the President rejected Trump's proposal for a mutual refusal by the parties to strike oil refineries.