Donald Trump says easing Russia diesel sanctions is "a deal for the rest of the world"

President Donald Trump defended a U.S. move to ease sanctions so Russia can sell diesel, presenting the sanctions waiver as serving broader international interests as American fuel prices climb before next month’s elections that will decide control of Congress. The decision drew objections from lawmakers in both parties, who cautioned it could provide funding for Russia’s war effort. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the step aided Moscow and would extend the fighting; Trump replied that Zelensky had not done enough to stop the war and suggested Ukraine needed new leadership. Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday and stressed support for Ukraine. The G7 also agreed to release 100 million barrels of emergency fuel and oil, with European nations accepting the drawdown under pressure from Washington.