Trump Defends Diesel Deal with Russia; Gas Prices Fall in Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to exert more pressure on Russia. However, Trump believes that Putin wants a deal from Zelensky more than vice versa. Defending the diesel agreement with Russia, Trump stated that the deal aims to make Moscow more willing to negotiate. This has drawn criticism from both U.S. political parties, with senators warning that Trump's diesel deal could lead to potential legal violations for Ukraine.

Despite hopes for peace talks from Washington, Russia continues to attack energy facilities in Ukraine. Experts express doubts about Russia's ability to export significant amounts of diesel. Nonetheless, reports indicate that as a result of Trump's agreement, gas and diesel prices in Germany have slightly decreased.