David Corn claims Trump secured diesel deal with Putin, abandoning Ukraine war stance
Author David Corn says Donald Trump has stopped waiting for the Ukraine conflict to end and has struck a diesel agreement with Vladimir Putin, seeking closer ties despite the war.
David Corn, the senior editor at one outlet, told Jon Stewart that Donald Trump regarded the Ukraine war as a hindrance to forging a partnership with Vladimir Putin. He said Trump’s inner circle was surprised by his willingness to do business with the Russian leader, even attempting to phone Putin and praising a rigged election. Corn maintains that Trump’s patience ran out, leading him to finalize a diesel supply agreement with Russia in October, despite ongoing hostilities.
The deal has provoked sharp criticism across Europe and divided opinion among Democrats and Republicans in the United States. Corn characterizes Putin’s ultimate goal as rebuilding a Russian empire, using NATO and Western liberal governments as his main obstacles. He further suggested that Trump’s fascination with authoritarian figures reflects personal ambition rather than a genuine belief that such a triad of powers would bring global stability.
Why it matters
The alleged diesel pact signals a possible shift in U.S. policy toward Russia while the Ukraine war continues.
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