Trump Needs a Scapegoat, and That Scapegoat Is Zelenskyy | Wider View from Brussels

Oct 19, 2026 | Europe has been left stunned by the diesel deal struck between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. But should such a transactional approach from the U.S. president still come as a surprise? In Wider View from Brussels, guests Andrea Palasciano and Guntram Wolf examine the political and strategic implications of the agreement. According to the analysts, Trump's actions may represent a turning point in transatlantic relations – one from which there may be no return. At stake, they argue, is not only the security of Ukraine, but also the future security architecture of Europe itself. Chapters:

Donald Trump disgusts me; indeed, he should disgust all decent, principled people. I therefore hope and trust that he disgusts you, too. — © Mark Alexander

This Will Be the ‘Biggest Mistake’ of Trump’s Administration| Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

Oct 12, 2026 | Former British Army Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's controversial Russian diesel deal, threats to cut military support for Ukraine, his “bonkers” ceasefire claims, growing Republican backlash, escalating tensions in the Middle East and questions over US casualties in the Iran war.

Trump’s Russian Fuel Deal: Strategic Masterstroke or Dangerous Betrayal?

Oct 10, 2026 | In this video, we break down President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily lift U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies in exchange for millions of tons of diesel fuel. Following a military conflict with Iran that drove average U.S. diesel prices to $6.28 a gallon, the administration turned to Moscow for relief. But analysts warn this move is a diplomatic disaster that funds Russia's war machine without providing lasting relief at the pump.

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Trump–Putin Diesel Deal: ‘The Most Abhorrent Thing I’ve Seen’ | Bill Browder

Oct 10, 2026 | "There's no part of this deal that looks good on any measure."

Trump's deal with Putin to import Russian fuel has "ugly implications" for Ukraine and the rest of the world, says billionaire financier turned activist and Putin critic, Sir Bill Browder.


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