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US Still Sourcing Russian Diesel Despite Sanctions, Zelenskyy Says
Original: 🟠 UPDATE US Sourcing Diesel from Russia Despite Sanctions Zelenskyy explicitly links Russian strikes to the diesel deal,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States continues to source diesel from Russia despite sanctions, and has explicitly linked recent Russian strikes on Ukraine to the fuel deal, describing the attacks as Moscow's 'thanks'. European leaders have reiterated their support for Kyiv in response.
Why now: Reports of continued US purchases of Russian fuel despite sanctions are a striking diplomatic controversy that touches the Ukraine war effort.
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUnited StatesRussiaUkraineEuropean Union
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