Energiekrise: Trump kündigt große Diesellieferungen aus Russland an

President Donald Trump announced during a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia would supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States and the global market. In November, another half-million tons were to be released, followed by a million tons "immediately thereafter." Russia pledged to deliver three million tons within a short time, depending on the condition of its refineries.

The U.S. Treasury temporarily approved the sale, delivery, unloading, and import of Russian diesel due to sanctions, allowing the transactions to continue until April 7, 2027. The announcement stirred controversy as Trump recently signed a law granting him broad powers for new sanctions against Russia, ostensibly to pressure the Kremlin in the ongoing Ukraine war.

This move, however, runs counter to the previous pressure tactics. Rising gasoline prices are putting pressure on Trump and Republicans ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Some Republicans have blamed the Iran war for the high prices, while Trump has pointed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging him to cease attacks on Russian refineries.

In a September interview, Trump blamed the Ukraine conflict, not the Middle East, for the diesel shortage. He further stated that attacking Russian oil facilities would harm the world. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago, global energy prices surged. In recent months, Ukraine's intensified attacks on Russian oil sites have had a noticeable impact.