Russian TV host hails US-Russia diesel pact as diplomatic win over Europe and Ukraine
Vladimir Soloviov praised a deal that would see Russian diesel shipped to the United States in exchange for easing sanctions, calling it a diplomatic triumph that hurts Ukraine and Europe.
During a broadcast on Channel 1, Vladimir Soloviov presented the recent understanding between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as a diplomatic success that undermines Ukraine and Europe. The proposed deal would deliver Russian diesel to the United States in return for a relaxation of sanctions imposed on Moscow, prompting concern among Kyiv and European partners. Soloviov emphasized the conversation as a model of "great diplomacy" conducted without agitation, and he noted Trump's direct thanks to the Russian leader, describing it as a sign of closer ties.
He also aired a clip where Trump suggested that Ukrainians should pick a new leader, reinforcing the perception of a blow to Volodimir Zelenski. Known for consistently echoing Kremlin positions, Soloviov has previously been listed by the U.S. State Department as a propagandist and sanctioned by the EU and the United Kingdom.
Why it matters
The pact could reshape US-Russia energy trade and affect sanctions, impacting Ukraine and European economies.
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