How Russia turned sanctions into a diesel deal | DW News

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For years, Washington has tried to squeeze Russia's energy revenues. Now, Donald Trump has agreed to buy millions of tons of Russian diesel, arguing Americans need lower fuel prices. Critics say the deal gives Vladimir Putin fresh revenue, weakens sanctions pressure and hands the Kremlin a political victory. Kyiv is furious, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning that the agreement will help Russia wage war for longer. So how did Moscow pull this off, and who stands to benefit? #dwcurrentaffairs #trump #putin #sanctions #diesel #moscow #russia #usa #usrussia #russiaukrainewar #ukraine Chapters: 00:00 Trump announces Russian diesel agreement at New York rally 01:34 Russia strikes Ukraine after deal 02:22 Kyiv residents weigh leaving as war and attacks continue 02:53 DW's Juri Rescheto on how the US-Russia diesel deal came about 04:38 The deal's impact for Russia's economy and war effort 06:25 Reactions inside Russia 07:53 DW's Nick Connolly gauges the mood in Kyiv 08:47 Eu

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