Trump announces Russian diesel deal

President Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Moscow to supply some three hundred thousand metric tons of diesel to the US and global markets on Friday.

Zelensky condemns the deal

President Zelensky said the deal was absolutely terrible and looked like a birthday present for Putin. He warned Russia interpreted any easing of pressure as a signal to continue attacking.

“absolutely terrible”

Trump calls for new Ukrainian leader

President Trump said it is time for Ukraine to get a new president, telling reporters that President Zelensky wants to make problems for the world by continuing to authorise attacks on Russian refineries.

“it's time for Ukraine to get a new president”

Streeting suggests midterm pressure

Defence secretary Wes Streeting told Sky News that midterms are coming up and cost of living is an issue, suggesting President Trump is feeling pressure to ease cost of living pressures.

“midterms are coming up. Cost of living is an issue”

UK pledges to rebuild relations

Wes Streeting said Britain's responsibility is to try and bring its friends back together and that the UK wants to see unity in the face of Russian aggression and imperialism.

“our responsibility in this situation is to try and bring our friends back together”

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine

Streeting said the UK stands with Ukraine and President Zelensky, stating that Vladimir Putin is the aggressor who chose to start the war and could end it tomorrow but chooses not to.

“He is the person who could end this war tomorrow, and he chooses not to”