Trump Responds 'Fine' When Told Zelensky Called Him Weak Over Russia Diesel Deal

During media engagement, a reporter approached US President Donald Trump saying that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had called him weak over the US-Russia deal on diesel fuel. Trump responded by asking 'Who said that?'—and after the reporter confirmed it was Zelensky, the US president simply replied 'Fine.'

The context for Zelensky's criticism was the deal Trump announced with Putin to import Russian diesel while easing US sanctions, which Zelensky publicly condemned as unworthy and as a financial benefit to Russia's war effort against Ukraine.

Trump's dismissive response underscores a deteriorating dynamic between the two leaders, as the Trump administration pushes for negotiations with Moscow while dismissing Kyiv's objections. Zelensky has been increasingly vocal about his frustration with Washington's approach to the conflict.