Trump's diesel deal with Putin angers Europe

NPR | By Teri Schultz,

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Published October 13, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

President Trump's diesel deal with Russia sparks European fury, as Ukraine's President Zelenskyy questions Washington's motives and allies vow to keep pressure on Moscow.

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