Zelenskyy says Trump is ‘rewarding Putin’ as he suspends Russia sanctions

What happened: Trump suspended new Russia sanctions after a deal to purchase diesel, citing national interests. The move comes as diesel prices have risen sharply since the Iran war began. Key numbers: Diesel fuel price up almost 70% since the Iran war began. Why it matters: The sanctions pause is tied to a diesel purchase deal, and it arrives amid a steep rise in diesel costs that the content links to the Iran war. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Trump suspended new Russia sanctions after a deal to purchase diesel, citing national interests. The move comes as diesel prices have risen sharply since the Iran war began.

The sanctions pause is tied to a diesel purchase deal, and it arrives amid a steep rise in diesel costs that the content links to the Iran war.