Energy crisis: Trump announces deal on diesel deliveries from Russia
Domestically, the US President has long been struggling with rising fuel prices - the pressure on him is particularly high before the congressional elections. Now Trump is announcing an agreement with Putin.
US President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel to the US and global market. The US has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel to facilitate the deal, which has been confirmed by the Kremlin but criticized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The agreement includes the supply of over 300,000 tons of diesel "immediately", with a further 500,000 tons to be released in November and 1 million tons "shortly after". Russia will also aim to supply 3 million tons of diesel within a short period, subject to the condition of its diesel refineries.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
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- Energy crisis: Trump announces large diesel deliveries from Russia handelsblatt.com
