Zelensky Rejects Trump's Blame Over Ukraine Refinery Strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused US President Donald Trump of unfairly blaming Ukraine for Russia's aggression and diverting attention from Iran-related issues, calling the accusations "wrong and unacceptable" in an interview published Thursday. Zelensky rejected Trump's claim that Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries caused US diesel price increases, arguing Middle East disruptions were the real cause. He said he proposed a reciprocal energy infrastructure ceasefire, but Putin refused, and urged Trump to pressure Moscow instead. Zelensky requested air defense missiles financed by European partners, noting supplies went to the Middle East while Ukraine's needs remained unmet. The interview followed Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and Trump's criticism of Ukraine's refinery strikes, which he called a "disgrace."