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Trump’s Zelensky attack, Russia diesel deal draw criticism in U.S. and abroad

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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Several Republican lawmakers objected to the deal and expressed support for Ukraine's president in his fight with Russia.

U.S. allies also called him and underscored their backing for him.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:31:56 UTC.

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  1. Ukraine says it won't stop attacking Russian oil resources amid diesel fuel deal with U.S.

  2. Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21

  3. Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant

  4. Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections if Russia offers 60-day ceasefire

  5. Trump’s Zelensky attack, Russia diesel deal draw criticism in U.S. and abroad

  6. Republican senator says Trump diesel agreement with Russia may be illegal

  7. Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy

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Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky traded barbs Saturday after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and Moscow's continued strikes on Ukraine killed at least 21 people, including four children.

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