TRUMP EMBRACE OF PUTIN ROILS EUROPE , BUT NOT ENOUGH TO BREAK WITH THE US

What happened: Donald Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin, including a diesel deal and eased sanctions on Moscow, has deepened the rift between Europe and the United States over Russia's war on Ukraine. Key numbers: Trump acted over two striking weeks; the diesel deal volumes are described as low; a dozen European leaders are scheduled to attend the G20 summit in Why it matters: European leaders denounced the moves, with Kaja Kallas accusing the US of pushing Ukraine to "surrender on Putin's terms," but Europe remains unwilling to break with Washington and keeps seeking a seat at the table.

Donald Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin, including a diesel deal and eased sanctions on Moscow, has deepened the rift between Europe and the United States over Russia's war on Ukraine.

European leaders denounced the moves, with Kaja Kallas accusing the US of pushing Ukraine to "surrender on Putin's terms," but Europe remains unwilling to break with Washington and keeps seeking a seat at the table.