Donald Trump defends Russia diesel deal as White House hopes pact can ‘soften’ Moscow on peace talks

President Trump has come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats for the talksLast updated: 1791850828Donald Trump has defended a diesel deal he made with Russia as the White House hopes the negotiation will “soften” Moscow going into future peace talks.The President announced on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, adding his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel designed to deprive Moscow of revenue for its war in Ukraine.