Ukrainian MP calls U.S.-Russia diesel deal a 'betrayal'

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NPR's Joel Rose speaks with Ukrainian Minister of Parliament, Oleksandr Merezhko, about the U.S.'s diesel deal with Russia will impact Ukraine.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:16:10 UTC.

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

  2. Who are the Ukrainian 'volunteers' under Russian command?

  3. Iran calls U.S. response "insufficient" amid stalled talks to end the war

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

  5. Ukrainian MP calls U.S.-Russia diesel deal a 'betrayal'

  6. Iran calls latest US response to proposal insufficient, and other Mideast developments

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