Trump Says US Still Sharing Intel with Ukraine, Defends Russian Diesel Deal
Trump said the U.S. is still sharing intelligence with Kyiv while working with Moscow on ending the war, despite bipartisan criticism of a Russian diesel deal.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the United States continues to share intelligence with Ukraine, adding he is working with both Kyiv and Moscow to bring an end to the war.
- Trump observed that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy want the war to end, but noted, "there is a lot of hatred between the two of them."
- Lawmakers from both parties have criticized a deal involving Russian diesel, alleging it violates United States energy import restrictions imposed over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
- Asked whether Russia could use proceeds from the diesel deal to purchase bombs, Trump sidestepped the question, stating, "That's a diesel deal, not for us."
- This follows past diplomatic efforts, including Trump's 2018 meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, establishing a pattern of direct United States-Russia engagement.
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We are sharing intel with Ukraine: Trump says US helping Kyiv, Moscow to end war
US President Donald Trump stated that intelligence sharing with Ukraine about the ongoing war with Russia continues. He believes both nations desire to conclude the conflict, yet lack a clear path to achieve this. Trump characterized President Putin's interest in negotiations as strong while critiquing Zelenskyy's responses. Additionally, concerns were raised about a diesel deal involving Russia intended for the global market.
Trump Says U.S. Is Still Sharing Intel with Ukraine
“Ukraine’s leader said he received no advance warnings from Western partners before a Russian missile strike on Tuesday, days after Washington threatened to stop intelligence sharing in a bid to force Kyiv to abide by an energy ceasefire,” Semafor reports. However, President Donald Trump said Tuesday: “We are sharing intel.”
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