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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC Business
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What happened

Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:24:14 UTC.

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