Trump publicly thanked Putin for the U.S.-Russia oil deal, despite Ukrainian President Zelensky's criticism of the agreement.

— #Trump thanked #Putin for the oil deal with #Russia and ignored Zelensky's criticism. The US President called the energy agreement with #Moscow extremely important and emphasized that it involves huge volumes of oil supplies. "This is a very important deal. I want to thank President Putin, frankly," Trump said. Journalists reminded him that #Zelensky called the agreement a manifestation of Washington's weakness and accused the United States of prolonging the conflict.

❗️ #Trump: I want to thank #Putin for the oil. Reporter’s question: #Zelensky said that you are weak because of your oil deal with #Russia. Trump: Who said that? Reporter: Zelenskyy. Trump: Okay.

I want to thank President Putin," #Trump told reporters after announcing the agreements with #Russia on fuel supplies. The agreement with Russia in the energy sector is a very important matter. We’re talking about enormous quantities of oil coming into our country. I want to thank President #Putin, sincerely,” Trump said. When asked by a reporter about Zelensky’s comments—in which he criticized the agreement—the U.S. president replied: — Who said that? — #Zelensky, the reporter clarified.