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Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial…

Trump announced a diesel deal with Russia and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend, with analysts suggesting the timing relates to upcoming midterm elections.

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  1. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe BBC's analysis says that with the midterms coming up, the president appears to be turning overseas for help.

  2. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe details of both announcements are still thin tonight, and the story is moving. We'll stay on it.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo a diesel deal and a ceasefire, announced in one weekend, with an election weeks away.

  4. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThat's the timing the analysis points to, Hank. Whether the deals hold is the open question tonight.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEvery administration has a favorite time of year to discover the rest of the world, and it's usually the one before voting.

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