US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order rescinding extensive sanctions and tariffs previously imposed on Russian energy exports. This policy shift follows an agreement with Vladimir Putin aimed at increasing global diesel supplies to mitigate domestic fuel shortages and price volatility ahead of US midterm elections. Simultaneously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to Brussels to request 70 billion euros in additional financial assistance from the European Union for the upcoming year. Amidst deteriorating diplomatic relations between Washington and Kyiv, European leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine. While Trump has criticized recent Ukrainian military operations against Russian infrastructure, EU officials, including António Costa and Rob Jetten, emphasized the necessity of maintaining pressure on Moscow. Zelenskyy highlighted the urgent requirement for further military equipment and funding to sustain his nation's defense efforts against ongoing Russian aggression.
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