Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver

Trump claims Ukraine targets Russian refineries to hurt US election, waives diesel sanctions to lower fuel prices ahead of November elections.

“My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and don't want to do anything that will drive, foolishly, Russia away from the bargaining table”

Trump accuses Zelensky of targeting Russian refineries

Trump claims Zelensky uses Russian refineries to hurt US diesel markets ahead of November elections, saying Ukraine doesn't care about peace.

“Zelensky is using Diesel Refineries in Russia as a target, knowing that these attacks are seriously hurting the world diesel markets, including those in the United States”

Trump's diesel waiver sparks Kyiv backlash

Kyiv and allies shocked by Trump's temporary waiver of Russian diesel sanctions, deepening Trump-Zelensky feud.