‘This deal doesn’t help’: Europe slams Trump’s plan to buy Russian diesel

What happened: European governments rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to import hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel, vowing to keep isolating Moscow and supporting Ukraine. Key numbers: Trump said he would import 300,000 tons of Russian diesel. U.S. midterm elections are weeks away. Why it matters: The announcement drew skepticism and scorn from European capitals and the EU. Trump also claimed Russia and Ukraine agreed an "energy ceasefire" and called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to step down. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

European governments rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to import hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel, vowing to keep isolating Moscow and supporting Ukraine.

The announcement drew skepticism and scorn from European capitals and the EU. Trump also claimed Russia and Ukraine agreed an "energy ceasefire" and called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to step down.