Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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"Putin had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately 'to the American and global marketplace.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"gifts to Putin will not work for peace"
— Volodymr Zelensky , Politician
"an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged"
— Volodymr Zelensky , Politician
"The Russian side confirmed its willingness to supply oil and petroleum products to the US market and global markets at large."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"Russia-US co-operation on diesel and energy will benefit the world."
— Kirill Dmitriev , Executive
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Kirill Dmitriev is President Putin's special envoy on foreign investment.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
President of Ukraine.
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Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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