Trump wants 'business with both' Ukraine, Russia after war ends

On October 24, President Trump expressed optimism about future business relations with both Ukraine and Russia post-war, despite facing criticism for plans to import Russian diesel. The first tanker of Russian diesel is en route to New York, following a supply agreement announced earlier. Trump criticized the Biden administration for not securing better financial returns for U.S. aid to Ukraine and suggested that the EU could have contributed more. The decision to resume diesel imports has drawn backlash from European allies and Ukraine, as it may bypass sanctions against Russia. Trump's approval ratings are low ahead of the midterm elections, with polls showing a significant lead for Democrats.