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Ukraine and the US: What's next after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia?

Donald Trump plans to allow the purchase of Russian diesel, drawing criticism at home and abroad. What is behind the US president’s decision and what should Ukraine do next? DW spoke with experts.

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Shocked by the U.S. agreement with Russia, which Ukraine has called “a gift” to President Putin, officials in Europe have coalesced around a cautious diplomatic message.

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Trump administration Russian diesel import deal and Ukraine backlash

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The Trump administration is proceeding with an agreement to import Russian diesel fuel and has waived sanctions on Russia's energy sector to enable it, despite condemnation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a bipartisan Senate letter demanding withdrawal, and recoil from European allies; President Trump has also said Ukraine needs a new president willing to end the war.

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The Trump administration waived sanctions on Russia's energy sector to enable the diesel imports, and a bipartisan group of 24 senators formally demanded the deal be withdrawn.

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In this event Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel deal Earlier coverage 'A lot of Ukrainians are feeling extremely betrayed' by Trump's Russian diesel deal Earlier coverage Bipartisan group of senators demands Trump kill Russian diesel deal Earlier coverage Trump says Ukraine needs a new president who will agree to end the war Earlier coverage Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel Earlier coverage Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices Earlier coverage
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U.K. and Europe Recoil From Trump’s Diesel Deal With PutinNYTimes – World
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U.K. and Europe Recoil From Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin

Shocked by the U.S. agreement with Russia, which Ukraine has called “a gift” to President Putin, officials in Europe have coalesced around a cautious diplomatic message.

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Ukraine and the US: What's next after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia?

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Trump’s diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over Ukraine

Trump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced, while Europe devotes summit to funding Ukraine.

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Trump's diesel deal with Putin angers Europe

President Trump's diesel deal with Russia sparks European fury, as Ukraine's President Zelenskyy questions Washington's motives and allies vow to keep pressure on Moscow.

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