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Trump announces diesel deal with Putin, drawing criticism from Ukraine

President Trump announced a deal with Russia to increase diesel fuel supply to the U.S. and global markets, which has drawn criticism from Ukraine. The agreement includes a waiver on some U.S. energy sanctions against Russia, with Trump stating it will rapidly decrease diesel prices. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the move, calling it a 'gift to Putin' that would prolong the conflict. AI

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Trump announces diesel deal with Putin, drawing criticism from Ukraine

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Trump announces major diesel deal with Putin, infuriating Ukraine

    <p>President Trump announced Friday that he's reached a deal with Russia to increase the supply of diesel to the U.S. and global markets — angering Ukraine, which called it a gift to Vladimir <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/23/trump-putin-us-miami-g20-summit-invite-rubio" …