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Finland PM Slams Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal, Urges Ukraine Aid

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called U.S. President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia illogical.
Orpo warned the deal could increase Russia's revenue and undermine Ukraine's war effort.
Orpo urged Europe to continue providing Ukraine with weapons and cash despite U.S. policy shifts.
Orpo called for reopening debate on raiding frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.

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Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called U.S. President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia illogical.
Orpo warned the deal could increase Russia's revenue and undermine Ukraine's war effort.
Orpo urged Europe to continue providing Ukraine with weapons and cash despite U.S. policy shifts.
Orpo called for reopening debate on raiding frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.