Diesel deal opens way for more Russia-US cooperation, Kremlin envoy says
MOSCOW: A Russia-US deal on supplies of Russian diesel can pave the way for further economic cooperation between the two countries, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow would overcome any sanctions-related difficulties to ensure the fuel was delivered. US President Donald Trump said last Friday that he and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had reached an agreement…
On Wednesday, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev stated that the Russia-US deal on supplies of Russian diesel could lead to further economic cooperation between the two nations. Despite criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European officials, Moscow is determined to fulfill its obligations and overcome any sanctions-related challenges to ensure the fuel reaches its destination.
US President Donald Trump, who reached the agreement with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin last Friday, is motivated by his desire to reduce US diesel prices before the November 3 US mid-term elections.
Dmitriev emphasized that this deal could serve as a template for additional economic engagements, citing the potential for profitable cooperation in energy, minerals, and other sectors. Trump defended the diesel deal amidst protests from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, asserting that the agreement is just one of many opportunities for economic and investment collaboration that would benefit Russia, the United States, and global markets.
The Kremlin has consistently expressed interest in profitable economic cooperation with the United States, despite previous conditional deals tied to the end of the conflict in Ukraine. Dmitriev reiterated Russia's intention to continue engaging with the US on economic and investment projects, arguing that American sanctions primarily harm American citizens and farmers.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni disagreed, describing the diesel deal as a "very risky choice" that contradicts efforts to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine.
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