Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
President Donald Trump has announced a deal to import Russian diesel into the US, as he faces mounting pressure to bring down fuel prices. Trump said Putin had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately “to the American and global marketplace” followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another million after that. The move […]
U.S. President Donald Trump is in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Russian diesel supplies into global markets, potentially easing years of sanctions and helping to alleviate soaring fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November. The White House has announced initial shipments totaling about 13.5 million barrels, with Trump expressing gratitude for Putin's contribution.
However, the move has drawn criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who decried the deal as an investment in a war that should be ended.
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