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Trump Humiliated as Jaw-Dropping Putin Concession Leaks
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Donald Trump announced easing sanctions on Russia after a phone call with Vladimir Putin, including an immediate supply of over 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S., aiming to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections.
- Despite the concession, Putin refused to resume peace talks over Ukraine, blaming Ukrainian drone strikes for derailing negotiations and maintaining hardline demands.
- The Kremlin described the call as friendly, with both leaders reluctant to end the conversation, signaling a possible shift in diplomatic dynamics favoring Moscow.
- Trump's envoys reportedly pressured Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries, threatening to cut off intelligence sharing, complicating Ukraine's negotiating position.
- Meanwhile, Russian attacks continued to cause significant civilian casualties in Ukraine, including deadly strikes in Kramatorsk and Zaporizhzhia, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian toll.
