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Trump Defends Russia Diesel Deal and Blames Zelenskyy for Prolonging War
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 07:00
Trump Defends Russia Diesel Deal and Blames Zelenskyy for Prolonging War
- •President Donald Trump stated that his recent diesel export deal with Russia and delayed sanctions are intended to keep Vladimir Putin engaged in peace talks regarding Ukraine.
- •Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of prolonging the war due to reliance on military aid from European allies.
- •Zelenskyy countered in an interview by accusing Trump of attempting to pressure Kyiv into surrendering to Russia amidst stalled negotiations.
- •Trump recently waived new tariffs and sanctions on Russia after cutting a diesel export agreement aimed at lowering fuel prices ahead of US midterm elections.
- •At least 10 Republican senators and several House members have pushed back against Trump regarding the recent deals with Russia.
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President Donald Trump stated that he cut a diesel export deal with Russia and delayed further sanctions to keep Vladimir Putin engaged in peace talks regarding Ukraine and to help lower high fuel prices ahead of the US midterm elections.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the arrangement, accusing Donald Trump of trying to pressure Kyiv into surrendering to Russia and arguing that the deal provides Moscow with additional money to continue the war.
At least 10 Republican senators, along with members of the House, have spoken out against Donald Trump's recent deals with Russia in an unusual pushback as Republicans face the growing possibility of losing their majorities in Congress.
