Trump tells UN climate change is a 'con job' and Europe should be ashamed over Russian oil

In a combative UN speech, Donald Trump attacked Europe’s Russian oil purchases, dismissed climate science, and warned against immigration
Tue, 23 Sep, 2025 - 16:49
Paul Hosford in New York

European countries should be "embarrassed" for continuing to purchase Russian oil, US president Donald Trump has said.

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