Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."…

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:55:38 UTC.

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  1. Donald Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain

  2. Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'

  3. Zelenskyy says ‘increasingly clear’ Russia does not want energy ceasefire after strikes on energy facilities – as it happened

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  5. U.K. prime minister accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote

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  7. Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

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