Trump announces diesel purchase agreement with Russia, drawing Ukrainian criticism

On Friday, President Trump said the US will buy diesel fuel from Russia. The deal means Russia will send more than 300,000 tons of fuel straight away, with millions more tons arriving after November. Trump said the agreement will help lower high diesel prices in the US before midterm elections. As part of the deal, the US Treasury has removed energy sanctions against Russia for six months.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy strongly criticised the decision. He called it "absolutely terrible" and said it was like a birthday gift for Putin. He also warned that the money Russia earns could pay for more weapons. Several US politicians from both parties have spoken out against the deal, which has caused tension with European and Ukrainian allies.