# Zelensky smirks at Trump's midterm disaster

> Zelensky laughs as Trump faces midterm disaster after falling out over 'betrayal' and refinery strikes.
- Title: Zelensky smirks at Trump's midterm disaster · Dailymail
- Summary: Zelensky laughs as Trump faces midterm disaster after falling out over 'betrayal' and refinery strikes. Zelensky mocks Trump's midterm struggles after US…
- Keywords: zelensky, trump, midterm elections, ukraine, russian oil refineries, starlink, starshield, diesel prices, energy ceasefire, us-russia relations, news, entertainment
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- Published: 2026-10-16T13:59:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zelensky, trump, midterm elections, ukraine, russian oil refineries, starlink, starshield, diesel prices, energy ceasefire, us-russia relations, news, entertainment
## Zelensky's smirk at Trump
Zelensky gave a knowing smile when asked if Trump was scapegoating him for US midterm troubles.

> This is my answer
## Trump's falling out with Ukraine
Trump said he found it easier to deal with Putin than Zelensky as ties soured with Kyiv.

> he found it easier to deal with russian president vladimir putin than zelensky
## Ukraine's 'betrayal' complaint
Zelensky expressed anger over Trump's 'betrayal' after signing deal to buy Russian diesel.

> the us president signed a deal to buy russian diesel
## Ukraine resumes oil strikes
Kyiv resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after Moscow ignored Trump's 'energy ceasefire'.

> kyiv resumed attacks on russian oil infrastructure
## Starlink service slowdown
Starlink services in Ukraine slowed after partial restrictions impeded military defense.

> starlink services in his country were still being restored
## Starlink speed status
Starlink speed was partially restored but not fully back to pre-restriction levels.

> has the speed been fully restored to what it was before? no. is the speed being restored now? yes
## US deal with Russia
US signed deal allowing Russia to add 300,000 tons of diesel to global markets before midterms.

> the waiver allows moscow to add 300,000 tons of diesel to global markets
## Ukraine's funding request
Zelensky asked EU for 70 billion euros to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia.

> we need at least 70billion euros more from you, for defence, for weapons and for our resilience
## Trump calls Ukraine strikes 'disgrace'
Trump called Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries a 'disgrace' and blamed Zelensky for war.

> this is a disgrace
## Ukraine's drone attack on refinery
Ukraine struck Russia's Ryazan region refinery causing fire after Trump's 'energy ceasefire'.

> a ukrainian drone attack on russia's ryazan region caused a fire to break out at a major oil refinery
## Starshield military impact
Ukraine's Starshield service slowed affecting drone defense capabilities.

> starshield services in his country were still being restored after partial restrictions impeded the military's ability to defend against russian forces
## Trump's criticism of Zelensky
Trump said Zelensky was 'more difficult to deal with than Putin' and would not settle.

> he is not a good guy for us to deal with
## Ukraine's military response
Ukraine destroyed four Russian Su-34 aircraft in airfield strikes.

> ukraine's defence forces struck an airfield in the voronezh region on thursday
## Russia's retaliation
Russia targeted Ukrainian supermarket in drone strike causing injuries.

> a russian drone strike on ukraine's city of kharkiv killed three people and injured at least five
## Starlink military impact
Starlink slowdown left Ukrainian forces unable to shoot down drones.

> we couldn't use a tool of defence... that is very painful
## Ukraine's Patriot missile shortage
Ukraine ran out of Patriot air defense missiles after strikes.

> as of october 7, there were only ten missiles left
## Key takeaway

Zelensky mocks Trump's midterm struggles after US President signed deal to buy Russian diesel, sparking Ukraine's oil strikes.