Ukraine Peace Talks Stall After Trump Agrees to Buy Russian Diesel Until April
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 10
Ukraine Peace Talks Stall After Trump Agrees to Buy Russian Diesel Until April
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 10
Summary
Ukrainian officials said Saturday that Miami talks with Trump envoys ended without a breakthrough after Washington announced a deal to buy Russian diesel.
Friday’s move lifted U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April, giving Moscow economic breathing room while the Kremlin offered no visible concession in return.
Hours after Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said there would be no immediate resumption of peace talks.
Any large U.S. purchase of Russian fuel would help fund Russia’s war effort, deepening Kyiv’s complaint that Washington is undercutting Ukraine as it seeks diplomacy.