Zelenskyy Opens Door to Security Guarantees for Russia
Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel exports on Oct. 9 and agreed to buy Russian fuel. Zelensky called the move a weak decision.
2 million-plus barrels of Russian fuel are covered by the deal.
Ukraine's Starlink access was restricted in October, then restored last week.
Ukraine says Washington paused intelligence warning of Russian bombardments.
Trump said Russia has been fine on Ukraine and hasn't been doing much.
Why it matters: Ukraine's air defenses depend on U.S.-made Patriot interceptors, and no European replacement is expected for years. Kyiv residents report daily strikes and dwindling interceptor supplies.
Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for rising global fuel prices.
The EU answered with new sanctions on Russia.
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Where they split: The outlets agree on the policy shifts but differ in focus: the left frames them as abandonment of Ukraine, while The Sun frames them through Trump's midterm stakes and Zelensky's plea for pressure on Russia.
