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Houthi Strike Kills 12 at Riyadh Airport as Trump Pushes Zelensky Out and Unveils Russia Diesel Deal
Read this in the Market Flux appA Houthi missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday killed at least 12 people, including one American citizen, and injured more than 300 others, temporarily forcing the suspension of airport operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a sharp condemnation, calling the attack reprehensible and demanding the strikes stop immediately, while President Trump described the assault as "terrible" and said Saudi forces are capable of defending the kingdom. Trump is also weighing a more direct U.S. military response to the Houthis following the attack.
On Ukraine, Trump publicly called for President Zelensky to be replaced, saying Ukraine needs "a new leader who can make a deal" with Russia. Trump claimed Zelensky is blocking a peace settlement and accused Ukraine of fueling global fuel shortages by striking Russian oil refineries, while citing a statement from Putin that Russia wants a settlement. The remarks drew immediate bipartisan pushback from GOP and Democratic lawmakers.
The Zelensky comments came directly alongside Trump's announcement of a diesel agreement with Putin. Under the deal, Russia partially lifted its ban on diesel exports, allowing 500,000 metric tons of fuel to reach international markets, confirmed by a Russian government statement. The Treasury Department is easing restrictions on Russian diesel shipments for six months, with U.S. diesel prices at $6.23 a gallon ahead of midterm elections. Trump had already ordered tax-free dyed diesel on highways and tapped 100 million barrels of European reserves. Lawmakers from both parties opposed the Russia diesel deal, arguing it could harm Ukraine and U.S. interests, and the move came as Ukrainian and European diplomats arrived in Miami for war-settlement talks.
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- Osint613U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the terrorist Houthis, including today’s strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that took numerous innocent lives, including an American citizen. These reprehensible attacks demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life. They must stop now. We stand with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people and extend our condolences to the victims and their families."
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- EuronewsAn attack that killed 12 people has left Riyadh’s airport closed and drawn condemnation from the UN and EU, as the Houthis renew their threats and Washington considers its response.
- Crypto BriefingSaudi airport attack kills 12 as conflict with Houthis escalates
- WarMonitor3Trump announces a full energy ceasefire just now between Russia and Ukraine saying both parties have agreed.
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- PolymarketBREAKING: Trump announces an immediate “energy ceasefire” between Russia & Ukraine, with both countries agreeing to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.
- JavierBlasBREAKING: US President Donald Trump claims that both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy truce" (note this is the 2nd time Trump has made a similar announcement, although this time it comes after a Russia-US diesel on diesel)
- BusinessPresident Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” effective immediately.
- MoloWarMonitorThe Saudi-led coalition reports a Houthi ballistic missile impact on the Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A big fire started as a result of the attack and is currently being handled by authorities.