French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the agreement between the United States and Russia on supplying Russian diesel to global markets, saying it reflects divisions and raises questions about trust between Washington and European countries.
Speaking at a press conference following the European Union summit in Brussels, Macron described the agreement as a “negative signal” that could fuel division and uncertainty, warning that it risked undermining trust among allies.
The French president said he would seek to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider his position, while also exploring measures aimed at reducing fuel prices.
Disputes Over the US-Russia Agreement
According to the report, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump reached an agreement on October 9 concerning Russian diesel supplies to global markets, prompting dissatisfaction among several European Union leaders.
Meanwhile, Trump renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of being unwilling to reach a peace agreement with Russia and calling for Ukrainian leadership capable of negotiating a settlement.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, for his part, said Kyiv had shown no movement toward de-escalation in the energy sector. He cited attacks on oil refineries in Russia’s Saratov and Ryazan regions on October 14.
Zelensky also voiced opposition to the U.S.-Russia diesel agreement and later referred to the lifting of restrictions related to attacks on Russian oil refineries.
