Zelensky speaks with Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner amid tensions over US-Russia diesel deal

Kyiv, Oct 19 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss tensions between Washington and Kyiv and efforts to resume peace negotiations with Russia. The roughly 40-minute call on Sunday was the first conversation between Zelensky and senior US officials since relations deteriorated following Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports about 10 days ago. Zelensky said the discussions included the possibility of holding an in-person meeting in the coming days. Trump defended his decision to grant a waiver related to sanctions championed by the late Republican…