
Zelenskyy said the deal could pave the way for further sanctions relief, giving Russia a financial lifeline.
The agreement, announced by Trump in early March, would allow Russian diesel to enter the global market, bypassing Western sanctions that have crippled Moscow's oil revenues.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas noted that Brussels could not immediately replace Starlink's satellite services, citing Starshield disruptions that put civilians at risk.
Zelenskyy called for a €70 billion boost to Ukraine's defense budget, citing a projected €155 billion cost for next‑year operations, while noting a family in Donetsk now relies on imported diesel for heating.
The European Council will vote on the aid package on Thursday, a decision that could determine the intensity of sanctions easing for Russia.