Trump Announces Deal to Buy Russian Diesel, Zelensky Objects
Donald Trump has announced a deal for Russian diesel, and Zelensky has called it a gift to Putin. The BBC reports the deal has drawn strong criticism from Ukraine's president.
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Context: Western countries have sanctioned Russian oil and fuel since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022, so buying Russian diesel can clash with those sanctions. Trump is the US president, and Zelenskyy leads Ukraine.
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