Carney Warns U.S.-Russia Diesel Deal Undermines Ukraine Peace Efforts
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Prime Minister Mark Carney signals a diplomatic rift with the Trump administration over a new energy agreement that provides Russia with fresh revenue.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed concern that a new diesel fuel supply agreement between the United States and Russia is detrimental to the cause of peace in Ukraine, according to reporting from CityNews Toronto.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) stated that Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the deal, which U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday. The agreement involves Russia supplying millions of tonnes of diesel fuel to the U.S. The PMO noted that Carney informed Zelenskyy that the deal runs counter to the goals of Canada and its allies to end the war in Europe by providing the Russian government with new revenue.
While the two leaders discussed enhancing coordination with allies to support Ukraine's air defense requirements, a separate point of contention has emerged regarding a purported "energy ceasefire." CityNews Toronto reports that Trump announced such a ceasefire via social media on Sunday, though the news appeared to be unknown to Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy stated on social media that while he supports the concept of an energy ceasefire, he is waiting for specific details from the White House. He further emphasized that Russia must demonstrate its commitment to the deal by stopping attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.