Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warns that a U.S.-Russia diesel deal could be a risky choice and might help fund the Ukraine war.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized a U.S.-Russia diesel deal, calling it risky and giving Moscow legitimacy. The U.S. and Russia agreed to supply over 300,000 metric tonnes of diesel. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy criticized the deal as fueling a war that must end.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the United States' agreement with Russia on diesel supplies.
- Meloni believes fuel price increases are mainly due to the Iran war.
- The United States and Russia agreed on an initial diesel supply of more than 300,000 metric tonnes.
- US President Donald Trump defended the arrangement as it would lower energy prices for American consumers.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized the accord as an investment in a war that must end.
- Meloni requested more ships to strengthen the Aspides operation in the Red Sea.
Outlets: Al-Monitor, Business Recorder, Domani, G4Media, Il Sole 24 Ore, Kyiv Post, La Stampa, Open, The Hindu (International), Times of India (Top)
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