Allowing Russia to sell petroleum products to global markets would fund its war against Ukraine.

"Allowing Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged," says Zelensky, commenting on Trump's diesel deal with Putin. https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2108641177608069345

Zelenskyy warned that allowing Russia to sell millions of tons of diesel to global markets would help fund its war against Ukraine, responding to Trump’s announcement of the proposed deal. “Gifts to Putin will not bring peace,” Zelenskyy said, urging Washington to maintain pressure on Moscow. https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/09/trump-says-russia-agreed-to-supply-millions-of-tons-of-diesel/