Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms
President Trump announced a deal to buy diesel from Russia. This represents a significant change in U.S. policy, which had previously pressured Russia over its war in Ukraine. The deal came just before the midterm elections, as the administration sought to address high fuel prices.
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21 viewpointsTrump rips Zelensky amid Russia diesel deal feud: 'I suggest they get a new leader'
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Trump, Putin agree on deal to release Russian diesel to US, world markets
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