Coverage dated October 17, 2026

Running on Empty: About That Deal for Russian Diesel

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Donald Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin has long been the subject of controversy, and the recent diesel purchase agreement brought it back into the spotlight. Setting aside the feverish accusations that Trump is somehow Putin's subordinate, many think the president is overly deferential to t…

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    Donald Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin has long been the subject of controversy, and the recent diesel purchase agreement brought it back into the spotlight. Setting aside the feverish accusations that Trump is somehow Putin's subordinate, many think the president is overly deferential to t…

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