Trump-Russia Diesel Deal Fuels Ukraine War Tensions
💡 Why it matters
The deal could embolden Russia and weaken Western unity against Russian aggression, directly affecting the war's trajectory.
Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel to lower US fuel prices before midterms. Ukraine's President Zelensky condemned the deal, saying it funds Russia's war, and accused Russia of launching deadly strikes as 'thanks'.
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BBC News
'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
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The Guardian
Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump diesel deal, Zelenskyy says
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