# Trump lashes out at EU over $250 billion energy deal with Russia

> Trump accuses EU of paying Russia $250 billion for energy, vows 'America first' after diesel deal with Putin.
- Title: Trump lashes out at EU over $250 billion energy deal with…
- Summary: Trump accuses EU of paying Russia $250 billion for energy, vows 'America first' after diesel deal with Putin. Trump claims EU paid Russia $250 billion for…
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- Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/news/article-16202973/Trump-fury-Putin-diesel-EU-paid-Russia-250billion-energy.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
- Published: 2026-10-12T21:52:00+00:00
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- Topics: trump, eu, russia, diesel, energy, putin, america first, sanctions, ukraine, zelensky, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump claims EU paid Russia $250 billion for energy, saying the deal benefits America first.