🇺🇸 Zelensky Rejects Trump's Diesel Deal, Demands Patriot Missiles

President Zelensky stated Ukraine will not be drawn into 'diesel deals' with the US. He argued that if energy truces are not granted, Kiev requires Patriot missiles for defense against Russian attacks. Zelensky linked this request to recent Starlink restrictions, calling them a punitive measure.

Starlink Restrictions as Warning Shot

Economist journalist Shashank Joshi described the Starlink limitations as a 'warning shot' from Trump following their tense Oval Office meeting. Joshi noted Zelensky blamed incompetent advisors rather than Trump directly but warned the situation could escalate into a severe new phase of confrontation with heavy consequences for Ukraine.

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