
Vladimir Zelensky criticized the US decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel fuel after a telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, calling it a manifestation of weakness without a de-escalation agreement with Russia.
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After a telephone conversation between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, during which the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and economic cooperation were discussed, the US lifted sanctions on Russian diesel fuel, which drew criticism from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
Vladimir Zelensky complained about the lifting of American sanctions on Russian diesel fuel.
MOSCOW, October 9 – RIA Novosti. Vladimir Zelensky complained about the lifting of American sanctions on Russian diesel fuel after a conversation between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
“Any easing of sanctions against Russia without a clear and lasting de-escalation agreement with it is an obvious weakness,” he wrote on social networks, adding that he counts on “fair support” for Ukraine from the United States.
On Friday, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a telephone conversation to discuss resolving the conflict in Ukraine and economic cooperation, the Kremlin said.
The Russian side confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and world markets. The presidents also confirmed the agreement to continue personal contacts and cooperation between presidential administrations, intelligence services and other departments.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukraine may request additional security guarantees or compensatory measures from the United States in response to the lifting of sanctions on Russian fuel
Possible · Within weeks

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