# Trump Threw Ukraine Under Bus for Gas Prices

> Trump's plan to import Russian diesel risks Ukraine's military communications.
- Title: Trump Threw Ukraine Under Bus for Gas Prices · Slate Magazine
- Summary: Trump's plan to import Russian diesel risks Ukraine's military communications. Trump's attempt to lower U.S. gas prices by importing Russian diesel threatens…
- Keywords: trump, ukraine, russia, zeleny, diesel, space, satellite, military, election, midterms, Threw, Under
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/10/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-zelensky.html?via=rss
- Author: Ian Prasad Philbrick
- Published: 2026-10-16T21:13:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, ukraine, russia, zeleny, diesel, space, satellite, military, election, midterms
## Trump Announces Russian Diesel Plan
Trump proposed importing millions of barrels of Russian diesel, which has been under U.S. sanctions since Russia started the war with Ukraine.
## Trump Criticizes Zelensky
Trump said, 'I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president.'

> I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president.
## Ukraine's Satellite Access Limited
The White House temporarily limited Ukraine’s access to a SpaceX-made satellite system for battlefield communications.
## Ukraine Loses Military Drones
The interruption foiled attacks and cost Ukraine military drones.
## Zelensky Expresses Betrayal
Zelensky expressed betrayal after Trump demanded Ukraine stop attacking Russian energy infrastructure.
## Trump's History with Ukraine
Trump has previously taken Putin’s side and helped Ukraine by letting it manufacture American weapon systems.
## Trump's Gas Price Desperation
Trump is scrambling to lower U.S. gas prices ahead of the midterm elections.
## Republicans Push Back
Several GOP members of Congress have joined Democrats in objecting to the diesel deal.
## Trump's Betrayal of Ukraine
Trump's actions have already cost Ukrainian lives and may prolong the war.
## Key takeaway

Trump's attempt to lower U.S. gas prices by importing Russian diesel threatens Ukraine's military communications.