President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States continues to share intelligence with Ukraine while pursuing efforts to end the war through engagement with both Kyiv and Moscow.
Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky both want the conflict to end, but acknowledged deep hostility between the two leaders.
Asked whether Russia could use revenue from the deal to purchase weapons, Trump declined to address the possibility directly, saying the transaction was a diesel deal and not for the United States.
The remarks highlight the administration’s efforts to balance continued support for Ukraine with diplomatic engagement with Russia. They also underscore ongoing disagreements in Washington over energy trade restrictions and the potential financial benefits Moscow could receive from such transactions.
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