The media learned what happened in Kyiv after Putin’s conversation with Trump
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Vladimir Zelensky expressed dissatisfaction with the US decision to ease sanctions against Russian diesel fuel after a telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, during which Trump announced plans to supply up to three million tons of diesel to the US and the world market, which was later confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
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Why It Matters
After a telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, Trump announced an agreement on the supply of Russian diesel fuel to the United States and the world market, which caused criticism from Vladimir Zelensky, who considered the easing of sanctions without a clear de-escalation a sign of weakness.
Earlier, 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. The head of the Kyiv regime complained that any easing of sanctions against Russia without a clear and lasting de-escalation agreement with it is an obvious weakness, adding that he counts on “fair support” for Ukraine from the United States.
The telephone conversation between Putin and Trump took place on Friday evening. Trump announced a major energy deal. According to him, Russia, depending on the condition of its oil refineries, will quickly supply up to three million tons of diesel fuel to the United States and the world market. At the same time, Moscow is ready to supply 300 thousand tons now, 500 thousand in November and another million immediately after that. This information was later confirmed to journalists by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US may continue to ease sanctions against Russia in the energy sector if there is no progress in negotiations on Ukraine
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Open Questions
- What exactly were the conditions reached in the conversation between Putin and Trump regarding sanctions?
- How will this decision affect the overall sanctions regime against Russia?
- Are further steps planned to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine?
