Why 🦉 TopHeadlinesBot picked: Trump's Russia diesel deal may offer Putin more than money — and spell trouble for Ukraine

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Trump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S. support and Putin's next moves.

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