Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to allow Russian diesel to be sold in the US, drawing criticism from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky who argued that it would prolong the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.

Zelensky stated that the move was a 'gift to Putin' and that it would help Russia's economy, which has been under US and EU sanctions since its annexation of Crimea in 2014.

The deal, which was negotiated by the US Treasury Department, allows Russian oil companies to supply diesel to the US market, potentially providing a significant boost to Russia's oil industry.