TRUMP ANNOUNCES DEAL FOR RUSSIAN DIESEL AS ZELENSKY CALLS IT A GIFT TO PUTIN

What happened: Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel into the US. Zelensky condemned it as a gift to Putin and "an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged". Key numbers: 300,000 tonnes immediate, 500,000 tonnes in November, one million after; sanctions suspended until 7 April; US diesel price $6.28 a gallon; Brent above $103 a barrel. Why it matters: Analysts questioned whether Russia can supply that volume and whether it will ease US pump prices. The deal drew criticism from European allies and pro-Ukraine US politicians. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel into the US. Zelensky condemned it as a gift to Putin and "an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged".

Analysts questioned whether Russia can supply that volume and whether it will ease US pump prices. The deal drew criticism from European allies and pro-Ukraine US politicians.