Trump's Putin Diesel Deal Stuns Europe, Prompts Zelenskyy to Question U.S. Motives

Trump's Putin Diesel Deal Stuns Europe, Prompts Zelenskyy to Question U.S. Motives

President Donald Trump announced a deal for Russia to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S., saying it would lower fuel prices. British and European officials said they were stunned by the announcement. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy questioned Washington's motives. I see the surprise as a sign of how little allied consultation preceded the move.

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