Putin–Trump call and a deal on Russian diesel; Zelensky: "gifts to Putin will not work"
Place: Moscow — WashingtonRegion: Ukraine-wide and the front lineautomatic summary
Where the versions diverge
The Kremlin presents the call as friendly and links resuming talks to Ukrainian strikes; Kyiv sees the diesel deal as sanctions relief and a concession to Putin; DW links it to US domestic politics.
What Russia reports
automatic summary Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, according to Interfax and RIA Novosti, called the call "friendly and substantive": Putin said that after Ukraine's attacks during the State Duma elections Russia would consider when to resume three-way talks, reaffirmed that the goals of the special operation are unchanged and that Russia is ready for a diplomatic settlement; Trump promised to convey Russia's signals to Kyiv. Iran and Russian oil product supplies were also discussed.
“российская сторона подумает, когда можно возобновить трехсторонние переговоры в формате Россия - Украина - США”
“Владимир Путин и Дональд Трамп провели дружеский и насыщенный телефонный разговор”
- Путин заявил Трампу, что Россия подумает, когда возобновить переговоры с Украиной и США — Interfax, 9 October, 23:37
- В Кремле рассказали о разговоре Путина с Трампом — RIA Novosti, 9 October, 23:29
- Путин и Трамп обсудили Украину, Иран и поставки российских нефтепродуктов — RIA Novosti, 9 October, 21:56
- Путин и Трамп обсудили Украину, Иран и двусторонние отношения — Interfax, 9 October, 22:27
- Трамп в ходе разговора с Путиным пообещал донести до Киева сигналы российской стороны — Interfax, 9 October, 23:43
- Путин заявил о неизменности целей СВО и готовности к дипломатическому урегулированию — Interfax, 9 October, 23:50
What Ukraine reports
automatic summary Zelensky said any easing of sanctions without a clear and lasting de-escalation agreement is weakness and an investment in war, and that Russia will "repay" the diesel with more terror; he said the Ukrainian team negotiating in Florida is being used "as a screen". RBC-Ukraine writes that Trump thanked Putin and responded "Okay" to Zelensky's criticism.
“Будь-яке послаблення санкцій проти Росії без чіткої та тривалої деескалаційної домовленості з Росією – це очевидна слабкість”
“Россия "отблагодарит" за дизель дальнейшим террором и подлостями”
“Честно говоря, я хочу поблагодарить президента Путина”
- Зеленський: Росія "віддячить" за дизель подальшим терором та підлостями — Ukrainska Pravda, 9 October, 21:54
- Подарки Путину не сработают на мир: Зеленский отреагировал на скандальное решение Трампа — RBC-Ukraine, 9 October, 21:42
- Трамп поблагодарил Путина за дизельное соглашение, а на критику Зеленского ответил "Окей" — RBC-Ukraine, 9 October, 23:32
- Украинскую команду в США используют как ширму, это не по-партнерски, - Зеленский — RBC-Ukraine, 9 October, 22:17
What independent sources report
automatic summary DW writes that, according to Trump, Putin agreed to release Russian diesel to US and global markets; the move aims to curb rising fuel prices before the midterm elections and marks a sharp turn in US policy.
“US President Donald Trump on Friday said Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to release Russian diesel to US and global markets.”
- Trump, Putin reach deal to release Russian diesel to world — DW, 9 October, 21:29
Confirmation
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