Zelenskyy warns US siding with Putin would be 'historic mistake' as Ukraine targets Russian oil sites

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the U.S. formally siding with Russia's Vladimir Putin would be a "historic mistake." He expressed hope that President Donald Trump would change decisions that have unsettled Ukraine, including waiving sanctions on Russian oil and gas buyers and a deal to release Russian diesel fuel onto the global market. Zelenskyy also noted that U.S. intelligence sharing was briefly blocked, impacting Ukraine's ability to intercept missiles, and that limits were placed on Starlink technology. Trump's waiver of sanctions, passed with bipartisan support, was intended to target Russia's revenue streams. The deal to release Russian diesel fuel was announced as fuel prices soar globally. Zelenskyy accused the U.S. of betraying Kyiv and warned that Trump's actions would strengthen Putin's resolve to occupy Ukraine. Senator James Lankford defended Trump's decisions, stating the president was prioritizing the American people and attempting to bring both countries to the negotiating table. Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia have stalled, with Ukraine asserting that Russia has rejected a ceasefire and its peace terms amount to a full surrender.