Carney says U.S.-Russia diesel deal undermines efforts to end Ukraine war

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  Prime Minister Mark Carney told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that a U.S.-Russia diesel supply deal runs against efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

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  The deal would have Russia supply millions of tonnes of diesel fuel to the United States, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.

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  U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement on Friday.

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  Carney and Zelenskyy also discussed coordinating with allies to help meet Ukraine’s air defence needs.

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  Zelenskyy said he supported Trump’s “energy ceasefire” but was awaiting details and said Russia must stop striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Who

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the deal. U.S. President Donald Trump announced it.

What

Russia is to supply millions of tonnes of diesel fuel to the United States. Carney said the deal runs against efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

When

Carney and Zelenskyy spoke on October 11, 2026. Trump announced the deal on Friday.

Where

Not stated

Why

Carney said the deal provides Russia with new revenue, undermining efforts by Canada and its allies to end the war.

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