[Trump: The Oil Deal with Russia is a Big Deal, I Want to Thank Putin] According to Golden Finance, on October 10, U.S. President Trump responded to reporters' questions regarding the diesel agreement reached with Russia. A reporter mentioned that Ukrainian President Zelensky believes that reaching an oil agreement with Russia is an act of weakness by a strong partner and will only prolong the war. Trump responded: 'We are strong partners. We need to provide oil to the world, so we are happy to secure diesel.' Trump also stated: 'The oil deal with Russia is a big deal. A large amount of oil will enter our country. Honestly, I want to thank President Putin. And this is diesel, exactly what we want, so thank you.' When another reporter mentioned that Zelensky criticized him as being 'weak,' Trump simply replied: 'Alright.'