Ukraine warns Trump-Putin diesel deal will bankroll Russia’s war
Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Putin gives Russia more money to continue attacking Ukraine, Zelenskyy says.

Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Putin gives Russia more money to continue attacking Ukraine, Zelenskyy says.






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At least 33 people were killed after a Russian strike hit two civilian buses in a city within the Donestsk region.
Russia’s attacks on trains, buses and ports are paralysing Ukraine’s transport network and endangering civilians.
Ukraine says it is open to ‘constructive dialogue’ over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
GCAP pact between the UK, Italy and Japan to build a new fighter jet welcomed Canada as an ‘observer’ in July
India, Turkiye, Egypt and the US have put forward proposals for ceasefires in bid to protect global energy and shipping.
Eighteen people were wounded in the strike on the city in the eastern Donetsk region, local authorities say.
Ukrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.
Rescuers halt operation off the coast after finding no survivors.
Iran’s oil exports have struggled amid a US blockade. A Russian energy crisis because of Ukrainian attacks could help.
Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles and ballistic missiles in overnight attack.