After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine
The gist
Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel and told Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy.
The reversal splits Washington from Kyiv and Europe weeks before US midterms.
How it unfolded
- Oct 9, 2026Trump announced a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, drawing criticism from Zelenskyy; the Kremlin said Putin and Trump discussed resolving the Ukrainian crisis and Russia's readiness to supply oil products.
- Oct 11, 2026Daily Sabah reported Trump told Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy in the diesel deal spat.
- Oct 12, 2026The New York Times reported US envoys told senior Ukrainian and European officials at a Miami-area meeting that the US would suspend sanctions on Russian diesel and asked Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.