- Kyiv struck the key Yug Rusi oil-loading terminal in Rostov-on-Don hours after US President Donald Trump announced a major diesel deal with Moscow.
- Trump announced that Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the US following successful discussions between leaders.
- Zelensky criticised the agreement, warning that allowing Russia to sell petroleum products funds further terror and prolongs the war.
- Trump had previously instructed Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian fuel infrastructure, citing global diesel shortages exacerbated by tensions with Iran.
- The deal comes despite Washington's reported efforts to push for a reciprocal ‘energy ceasefire’ between Russia and Ukraine.
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