Is Trump sacrificing Ukraine for cheaper diesel? | BBC News
America’s pain at the pump could have major implications for the future of the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump wants to bring down fuel prices for Americans. One way he’s trying to do it is by reopening the door to Russian energy, reversing a policy designed to deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of money for his war in Ukraine. The shift comes as relations between Trump and Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky have deteriorated dramatically. Trump has blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries for contributing to the global diesel shortage, while Ukraine says those refineries are a crucial source of revenue for Russia’s war machine. So, is American angst about fuel prices changing Trump’s approach to the war? And would importing Russian diesel even make a meaningful difference to US prices? The Global Story’s Tristan Redman speaks to BBC Verify’s Ben Chu about the fuel crisis drawing together Trump, Putin, Zelensky and the American midterm elections. 0:00 Diesel prices are at a record high 1:02 Introducing Ben Chu from BBC Verify 1:39 Why has there been a domestic fuel crisis in the US? 4:29 Is there a link between the Ukraine/Iran conflicts? 7:42 Trump promised less than $2 a gallon, has he achieved this? 11:00 Is the Ukraine war or Iran war having more of an impact? 12:52 The reversal of US policy towards importing Russian diesel 18:03 Why did Trump make this deal with Russia? 20:23 The easing of the Russian shadow fleets 22:39 Is Russia using their fossil fuel exports to fund the war in Ukraine? 24:38 Is Trump making Zelensky a scapegoat? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews
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