Trump: Putin Wants Ukraine Deal, Praises Russian Oil Supplies
US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly desires a settlement to conclude the war in Ukraine, claiming that President Volodymyr Zelensky has refused to make a deal. Trump also commended Putin for supplying large quantities of oil at low prices, following the announcement of a bilateral diesel agreement and renewed calls for leadership change in Kyiv.
US President Donald Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed a strong desire to reach a settlement to end the war in Ukraine during a recent telephone conversation. Trump also praised Russia for releasing oil onto international markets, describing the oil shipments as a positive contribution to lowering global energy costs.
The US commercial diesel agreement with Russia, which involves the delivery of over 1 million metric tons of diesel fuel to American and international buyers through 2027, was announced just days before the US midterm elections.
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