UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
- The UK does not support Donald Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin, which would see the US purchase millions of tonnes of diesel from Russia, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has said.
- Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House, he said the agreement had been done in the context of the US president facing elections in November and at a time when politicians across the world were under pressure to ease the cost of living.
- He argued that the US and other allies should focus on increasing pressure on Russia to shorten the war "and to secure Ukraine's freedom".
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- The UK does not support Donald Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin, which would see the US purchase millions of tonnes of diesel from Russia, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has said.
- Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House, he said the agreement had been done in the context of the US president facing elections in November and at a time when politicians across the world were under pressure to ease the cost of living.
- He argued that the US and other allies should focus on increasing pressure on Russia to shorten the war "and to secure Ukraine's freedom".
Sources: BBC News