Bulgarian PM breaks ranks with EU leaders to back Trump-Putin diesel deal

What happened: Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev backed the Trump-Putin diesel deal at an EU summit, breaking with fellow leaders who condemned it as risky and misguided. Key numbers: US eased sanctions on Russian diesel imports until April 2027. Why it matters: Radev said high fuel prices drive his stance, while Kaja Kallas called the deal a gift to Putin and Sweden's Ulf Kristersson said it helps Russia finance the war. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev backed the Trump-Putin diesel deal at an EU summit, breaking with fellow leaders who condemned it as risky and misguided.

Radev said high fuel prices drive his stance, while Kaja Kallas called the deal a gift to Putin and Sweden's Ulf Kristersson said it helps Russia finance the war.