Trump criticizes EU energy payments

Trump says the EU paid Russia $250 billion for energy, claiming it's a double standard.

“The European Union paid Russia 250 Billion Dollars for Energy, and the Fake News Media doesn’t want to get near that story”

Trump's diesel deal with Putin

Trump agreed to a diesel deal with Putin, suspending sanctions until April 7 to release 300,000 tons of diesel.

Ukraine's response to deal

Ukraine's president Zelensky called Trump's deal a gift that prolongs war, not ending it.

“an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged”

EU's energy imports from Russia

Belgium sourced 100% of liquid natural gas from Russia in July, Hungary imported €486 million worth of Russian fossil fuels.

Trump's energy ceasefire claim

Trump claimed an 'energy ceasefire' was agreed between Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on energy infrastructure.

Boris Johnson criticizes deal

Boris Johnson called Trump's deal double standards, saying Putin should not destroy Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

Trump's next steps

Trump said he was ready to continue talking with Putin through the night and into the next day.

Zelensky's reaction

Zelensky admitted being blindsided by US suspending sanctions to buy Russian diesel.

Ukraine's energy strategy

Ukraine has targeted russian oil infrastructure, causing a crisis for Putin but still has surplus diesel.

Putin's call with Trump

Putin's foreign affairs aide said the one-and-a-half-hour call with Trump was so friendly neither side wanted to hang up.

Trump's America first stance

Trump declared 'America first' after his controversial agreement with Putin last week.

EU's energy spending

Pricing models suggest EU has spent almost €240 billion on Russian coal, oil and gas since February 2022.

Trump's diesel price impact

Trump's deal with Putin caused diesel prices to rise from $3.68 to $6.28 per gallon in a year.

Zelensky's request for Trump

Zelensky asked Trump to stop strikes on oil infrastructure to avoid further escalation.

US official on Zelensky

A US official said Zelensky is misreading the room by continuing to hit refineries.

Next steps for deal

Trump's deal with Putin may lead to immediate diesel shipments to US and global markets.