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With the US and Ukraine agreeing on a peace plan, Trump and Putin’s relationship appears to be souring. In this video, we’re taking a look at what’s happened over the past year and why this time, it’s more about oil than anything else.
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US & Ukraine agree 20-point peace plan
https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-and-us-agree-updated-20-point-peace-plan-after-moscow-hit-by-another-deadly-bombing-13487290
Trump ‘greenlights’ Russia sanctions bill
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-has-greenlit-russia-sanctions-bill-us-senator-says-2026-01-07/
US seizes Russian oil tanker
https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260109-seized-marinera-fleet-russia-trump
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/russian-shadow-fleet-british-special-forces-b2899330.html
Ukraine attacks Russian oil
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/31/cia-secretly-taught-ukraine-how-to-target-achilles-heel/
Trump comments on false claims of attack on Putin residence
https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-did-not-attack-putins-residence-says-trump-after-american-checks-13490657
00:00 – Introduction
01:22 – Context
04:19 – Why Putin and Trump Are Falling Out
07:36 – Sponsored Content
