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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin

Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

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Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street

The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.

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Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street

The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.

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Oct 12, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin Rattles Midterm Republicans

The political price is too high for candidates in battleground states.

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Oct 11, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?

The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.

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Oct 11, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
NATO Commander Says Ukraine Aid Will Deter Putin’s Europe Threat

Europeans should increase support to Ukraine in response to Russian hybrid attacks, the head of NATO’s military operations told Bloomberg Television in Poland on Sunday.

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Oct 10, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Watch: 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president', says Trump

The US president's said President Volodymyr Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world".

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Oct 10, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Says Ukraine Needs New Leader Who Can Deal With Putin

President Donald Trump demanded that Volodymyr Zelenskyy halt attacks on Russian oil refineries and suggested he should consider stepping aside as Ukraine’s president, escalating a fight centered on securing more diesel…

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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin

Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

Read original at BBC →

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCOct 13, 2026

The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergOct 12, 2026

The political price is too high for candidates in battleground states.

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCOct 11, 2026

The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergOct 11, 2026

Europeans should increase support to Ukraine in response to Russian hybrid attacks, the head of NATO’s military operations told Bloomberg Television in Poland on Sunday.

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCOct 10, 2026

The US president's said President Volodymyr Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world".

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergOct 10, 2026

President Donald Trump demanded that Volodymyr Zelenskyy halt attacks on Russian oil refineries and suggested he should consider stepping aside as Ukraine’s president, escalating a fight centered on securing more diesel supplies for the US…

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