# Zelenskyy Blasts Russia's Diesel Attack

> Zelenskyy says Russia thanked U.S. for diesel deal by attacking Ukraine after killing 15.
- Title: Zelenskyy Blasts Russia's Diesel Attack · Nationalpost
- Summary: Zelenskyy says Russia thanked U.S. for diesel deal by attacking Ukraine after killing 15. Zelenskyy accused Russia of thanking the U.S. for a diesel deal by…
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## Zelenskyy says Russia thanked U.S. for diesel deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia expressed 'thanks' for a U.S. diesel deal by attacking Ukraine after killing 15 people.

> Russia expressed its 'thanks' for a diesel deal agreed with the United States by attacking Ukraine
## U.S. and Russia agree on diesel deal
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal where Moscow would release diesel onto global markets for sanctions relief after a call with Vladimir Putin.

> The deal, which U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday after a call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, would see Moscow release large amounts of diesel onto global markets in exchange for sanctions relief.
## Zelensky calls deal 'unworthy'
Zelensky described the U.S. diesel deal as 'unworthy of our partners' and a 'weak decision' on Friday.

> Zelensky told reporters on Friday that the deal was 'unworthy of our partners' and described it as a 'weak decision.'
## Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia
Russia targeted residential areas in Zaporizhzhia with five guided aerial bombs, killing at least 15 people including three children.

> Early Saturday, Russia targeted residential neighbourhoods in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia with 'five guided aerial bombs', according to Ukraine’s national police service. At least 15 people were killed, among them three children, Ukraine’s state rescue service said.
## Zelensky links attack to diesel deal
Zelensky stated Russia expressed thanks for lifting U.S. diesel sanctions by dropping five glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia residential buildings.

> Today, Russia expressed its thanks for the lifting of sanctions on diesel exports by dropping five glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia
## Key takeaway

Zelenskyy accused Russia of thanking the U.S. for a diesel deal by attacking Ukraine, killing 15 people.