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Trump-Zelenskyy rift deepens
Trump and Zelenskyy clash over oil strikes, Starshield access and Russia sanctions.
In brief
Trump and Zelenskyy clash over oil strikes, Starshield access and Russia sanctions. Trump blames Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil facilities for rising global diesel prices while Zelenskyy warns U.S. support could shift to Russia. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Trump-Zelenskyy rift widens
Trump criticizes Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure while Zelenskyy warns U.S. could side with Russia in the war.
Ukraine strikes Russian oil facilities
Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia Sunday, setting fire to an oil export terminal and depot in St. Petersburg.
Russia claims drone downings
Russia's Defense Ministry says it shot down 1,015 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions.
Trump blames Ukraine for diesel prices
Trump claims Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil facilities drive up global diesel prices and prevent peace talks.
Zelenskyy warns of U.S. shift
Zelenskyy says U.S. taking Russia's side would mean Ukraine cannot prevail in the war.
Starshield access concerns
Zelenskyy raises concerns about U.S. restrictions on Ukraine's Starshield satellite internet service for drone operations.
Rubio denies satellite disruption
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. did not order a disruption to Starshield satellite service.
Trump waives Russia sanctions
Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions on Russian diesel exports just days before they were scheduled to take effect.
Trump defends sanctions waiver
Trump says easing sanctions will encourage Russia to negotiate peace, not provide financial relief.
Bipartisan criticism
Republicans and Democrats criticize Trump's sanctions waiver as a surrender to Putin that undermines Ukraine.
Senate opposition
Republican Sen. Darline Graham says she will maintain pressure on Russia despite Trump's waiver.
Congressional backlash
Democrats accuse Trump of betraying Ukraine and defying congressional intent to pressure Russia.
The short version
Trump blames Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil facilities for rising global diesel prices while Zelenskyy warns U.S. support could shift to Russia.
