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Trump-Putin diesel deal fuels Russian attacks in Ukraine

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Ukraine reports 15 casualties, including three children, in Russian strikes linked to Trump's diesel deal with Putin. The deal, announced Friday, could provide Russia with additional funding for its war in Ukraine.

Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region, including residential buildings, were condemned by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as a response to the Trump-Putin deal. The deal allows Russia to supply diesel, potentially increasing its war funding.

European leaders warn the deal could exacerbate Russia's war efforts, with Germany and Sweden expressing concern over the potential increase in Russian revenues. The EU plans to expand sanctions against Russian entities linked to the war.

Zelenskyy criticized the deal as a 'weak decision' that allows Russia to continue its aggression, while Russian media portrayed the Trump-Putin call as 'substantive' and 'friendly'.

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  1. aljazeera — Ukraine warns Trump-Putin diesel deal will bankroll Russia’s war ·
  2. abc-australia — Russian attacks kill at least 12 in Ukraine after Trump-Putin diesel deal ·
  3. guardian — Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump diesel deal, Zelenskyy says ·

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