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Putin tells Trump peace talks are unlikely, cites Ukraine drone attacks
Putin told Trump peace talks are unlikely, citing Ukraine drone attacks.
Context
What happened: Putin told Trump in a Friday call that an immediate resumption of Ukraine peace talks is unlikely, citing drone attacks on Moscow during last month's parliamentary elections. Trump also announced a Russia diesel deal after the call.
Key numbers: Russia agreed to deliver more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to US and global markets.
Why it matters: Zelenskyy called the diesel deal a "gift to Putin," and US lawmakers and European allies criticised it. The UK said it would keep pressure on Russia through its sanctions regime.
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What changed
Putin told Trump peace talks are unlikely, citing Ukraine drone attacks.
Why it matters
Putin told Trump peace talks are unlikely, citing Ukraine drone attacks. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.