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Trump Signs Russian Oil Deal, Drawing Criticism From Zelensky

Trump Signs Russian Oil Deal, Drawing Criticism From Zelensky

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THE BRIEF
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US President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel to global markets, easing sanctions to lower energy costs ahead of US midterm elections.

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Moscow will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and one million tons thereafter, backed by a temporary US Treasury license.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the move as unworthy and weak, while US and Ukrainian negotiators met in Miami to discuss de-escalation.