Trump's Midterm Election Calculations Complicate Ukraine Policy, Reuters Says

President Trump's shifting policy on Ukraine is causing confusion, with analysts suggesting his calculations ahead of November's US midterm elections are a key factor. He has moved from criticizing Putin to showing support, pressuring Ukraine toward a peace deal. Trump argues a negotiated settlement could ease economic pressures from high energy prices, though analysts note any deal would not affect voters before the November 3rd election. He has eased sanctions on Russian diesel in exchange for more fuel supplies and is considering a meeting with Putin without President Zelensky. Ukrainian officials and European allies have expressed concern over the apparent reversal. Trump has blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries for rising diesel prices, while market analysts attribute most increases to supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz.