Meloni Slams US-Russia Fuel Oil Deal as Contradicting Ukraine Pressure

Italian PM Meloni publicly criticized a US-Russia agreement permitting Russian fuel oil exports, calling it a risky choice that undermines Western efforts to pressure Putin into negotiations with Ukraine. The deal appears to ease sanctions on Russian energy, marking a potential policy divergence within NATO. Meloni's statement signals friction in the Western alliance over Russia policy, though the deal's specifics and implementation remain unclear.