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Trump Says Diesel Deal Aimed to Keep Talks With Russia Going

President Donald Trump said he cut a diesel export deal with Russia and delayed imposing further sanctions because he doesn’t want to drive Vladimir Putin away from peace talks with Ukraine.

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Bloomberg· Oct 18, 9:24 PMTrump Says Diesel Deal Aimed to Keep Talks With Russia Going

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Trump endorses Netanyahu in tight Israel electionsThe US president’s endorsement boosts the embattled prime minister nine days before Israel’s pivotal election.

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Trump waives new Russia sanctionsUS President Donald Trump waived new sanctions on Russia days before they were set to take effect, reversing a bipartisan congressional push and raising fresh questions about Washington’s commitment to Ukraine.

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