Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on October 15 that Ukrainian President Zelensky is seeking US weapons to strike Russian energy infrastructure, including refineries, which he called a direct challenge to President Trump. The remark follows an energy deal Trump reached with Putin on October 9, under which the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 2027 while Russia pledged substantial fuel supplies. Zelensky called the deal a “weak decision” that boosts Russian revenue, accused Trump of betrayal, blamed the US war against Iran for global energy shortages, and condemned the withdrawal of US intelligence support. Trump rejected the criticism and said Ukraine needs a new president, while the Financial Times reports that European leaders plan to press Zelensky to tone down his rhetoric at the Brussels summit on October 16.
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Original headline: Ngoại trưởng Nga: Ông Zelensky đang thách thức Tổng thống Trump
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