Trump says US to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia will supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States, followed by additional shipments in November and immediately thereafter. This decision comes after years of U.S. pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine and appears to be an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump's move appears to contradict his recent signing of a law imposing sanctions on Russia's energy economy, which includes targeting the top importers of Russian oil and gas. The White House did not immediately address questions about funding for the Russian diesel or the timing of subsequent shipments before the November election.
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