A U.S. president has sharply criticized Somalia, the homeland of a prominent Minnesota Democratic lawmaker, calling it "one of the worst countries on the planet" in a blunt assessment of its current conditions. Meanwhile, Russia’s foreign ministry dismissed claims linking a potential U.S. deal to allow Russian diesel exports to America with Moscow’s position on Ukraine peace negotiations, insisting no direct connection exists. The Kremlin’s response follows reports that U.S. envoys had suggested the diesel agreement could serve as leverage to re-engage Russia in talks. The statements highlight ongoing tensions between diplomatic efforts and economic discussions amid the prolonged Ukraine conflict.
President says Somalia, birthplace of the Minnesota Democratic congresswoman, is ‘one of the worst countries on the planet’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailThe Kremlin said that it did not see any direct link between a deal on exporting Russian diesel to the United States and Moscow’s own stance on the Ukraine peace talks.It was commenting on a Reuters source-based story, which reported that US President Donald Trump’s envoys had told Ukrainian officials on Friday that the deal to allow Russian diesel exports was part of an attempt to draw Russia back into negotiations over a possible peace settlement in Ukraine. Continue reading...
