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Trump authorizes funds for Russian diesel, eases sanctions

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 12:19 AM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump is pursuing policies that aid Russia’s war effort against Ukraine.
He authorized U.S. funds for Russian diesel purchases, directing money to Russia’s energy sector.
He waived previously imposed sanctions on Russia, reducing economic pressure on Moscow.
He halted intelligence and satellite data sharing with Kyiv and pushed to remove President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump is pursuing policies that aid Russia’s war effort against Ukraine.
He authorized U.S. funds for Russian diesel purchases, directing money to Russia’s energy sector.
He waived previously imposed sanctions on Russia, reducing economic pressure on Moscow.
He halted intelligence and satellite data sharing with Kyiv and pushed to remove President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.