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U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' Italy PM Meloni says
Meloni said the deal gives Moscow new revenue and weakens sanctions as leaders weigh tougher European pressure on Russia.
- On Wednesday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the US-Russia diesel agreement as a "very risky choice" that undermines efforts to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table with Ukraine.
- The United States and Russia announced an agreement last week for Moscow to supply over 300,000 metric tons of diesel, with President Donald Trump stating the move aims to reduce energy prices before midterm elections.
- Ahead of an European Union summit, Meloni told the Italian parliament the deal provides Moscow with legitimacy and generates war revenue, stating "the outcome of this decision is uncertain, while the risks are clear."
- Condemning the decision, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argued that allowing Russia to sell petroleum products acts as an investment in a war that should be ended, not prolonged.
- To negotiate on Europe's behalf, Meloni suggested the 27 EU member states appoint an "authoritative figure," proposing that Germany, France, and Great Britain could lead with an official mandate.
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The Prime Minister of Italy said that “it is a very risky decision, with an uncertain result and obvious risks: to legitimize Moscow while its bombs continue to fall on Ukrainian cities.”
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The Independent (US)Italy’s Meloni issues warning over Trump’s diesel deal with Russia
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The German Defense Minister stated in a speech: "The gas oil agreement with Russia shows that Trump has reached an impasse."
·Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Yet one of Donald Trump's closest European allies, Giorgia Meloni has strongly criticized the US President's agreement to buy Russian diesel. The Italian leader denounces a "very risky" choice, which could help finance the war in Ukraine and...
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