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Trump's Russia Diesel Deal Deepens Ukraine Rift

Bloomberg11 October 2026, 14:50 UTCRussia

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor, a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump's Russian diesel agreement could provide Moscow with additional revenue to prolong its war in Ukraine while undermining economic sanctions. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Taylor says European allies are increasing their support for Kyiv and argues that Ukraine needs greater access to military technology, including Starlink connectivity, to target Russian missile launchers. (Source: Bloomberg)

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