Trump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts say
President Trump announced a deal with President Putin to temporarily lift sanctions on US imports of Russian diesel, aiming to lower fuel prices. The agreement involves releasing millions of tonnes of diesel, with an initial shipment of 300,000 tonnes.
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Open questions and key claims
Russia launched deadly strikes on civilians in Ukraine as 'thanks' for a deal cut by Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin to buy large quantities of Russian diesel.
US President Donald Trump suggests Ukraine should replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a new leader.
Ukraine's foreign minister states Zelenskyy has the support of the Ukrainian people and deserves support.
Trump claims the war between Ukraine and Russia would have never started if he were president in 2022.
US prices have surged by almost 70% since the start of the Iran war, to about $6.30 a gallon.
Zelenskyy described Trump’s deal as a “weak decision”, saying it would encourage Russia to keep attacking Ukraine.
Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with five glide bombs, killing at least 15 people, including three children.
The ground floor was hit, and the floors above just collapsed.
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