Trump is done with Zelensky, moves to shield Russia’s energy sites from Ukrainian strikes?

As Russia continued striking Ukraine, Trump’s administration reportedly threatened to halt a key American weapons procurement channel and intelligence sharing unless Kyiv stopped attacking Russian energy infrastructure. The pressure followed Trump’s diesel deal with Putin, aimed at lowering fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterms. Trump then announced an energy ceasefire, but Zelensky said Kyiv learned of it through the media and reported further Russian strikes. Is Washington’s pressure handing Putin a diplomatic advantage—and could Russian diesel become POTUS’ “Trump card” before voters head to the polls?