US-Russia diesel deal sidelines Europe, Ukraine; NATO eastern flank imbalance persists

A US-Russia diesel deal on 9 October, reportedly involving US dollars financing Russia's war effort, has excluded European allies and Ukraine, signaling a shift in US policy. Defense expert Robert Pszczel notes that American troops still outnumber Western forces on NATO's eastern border, highlighting a continued reliance on US presence. The deal raises questions about transatlantic unity and the future of Western support for Ukraine.

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