„Am simțit că e o capcană. Toată lumea a fost șocată ca dracu”. Ucraina, luată prin surprindere de înțelegerea Trump–Putin

On October 9, U.S. emissaries informed the Ukrainian delegation that President Trump planned to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, causing disbelief among Ukrainians. This decision was seen as potentially providing Russia with additional revenue for its war against Ukraine, undermining Kyiv's negotiating position. The U.S. was asking Ukraine to limit its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure while offering Moscow economic relief. Ukrainian officials expressed concerns that the U.S. had already negotiated terms with Russia without their knowledge. The announcement led to immediate military actions from both sides, with Ukraine continuing its strikes on Russian targets. President Zelensky criticized the U.S. decision, stating it would only empower Putin and questioned the purpose of the negotiations under such conditions.