How Trump’s diesel deal with Russia will impact the United States and Ukraine
US President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia has alarmed Ukraine and its allies. What is he hoping to achieve at home, and what does the deal mean for Kyiv and Moscow?
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Ukraine and the US: What's next after Trump's diesel deal with Russia?
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Ukraine and the US: What's next after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia?
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