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  "id": 14137350,
  "title": "Moscow claims its diesel export capacity will outpace Trump's announced targets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/moscow-claims-its-diesel-export-capacity-will-outpace-trumps",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T06:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/russia-says-diesel-exports-could-top-figures-previously-announced-by-trump-50649461.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moscow asserts its diesel export capacity surpasses the ambitious targets set by former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, Russia anticipates expanding monthly diesel exports to between 3 and 3.5 million tons by the end of 2026. This surge is contingent upon finalizing agreements with the Trump administration, Reuters reported on October 12. Novak emphasized that Russia possesses the necessary capacity to augment diesel fuel exports, albeit the exact volume may fluctuate based on global market dynamics. The Russian export of diesel fuel plummeted due to Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries and Moscow's self-imposed export limitations. Prior to Ukrainian drone assaults on Russian refineries in 2024-2025, Russian diesel exports reached over 3 million metric tons per month. Despite an export ban, Russia has facilitated diesel supply to countries, primarily in Central Asia, through government arrangements. Industry sources indicate that Russian diesel exports to Central Asia last month amounted to 427,000 metric tons. Novak's assertion came after Trump's announcement of a deal to supply Russian diesel to global markets, aimed at stimulating peace negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine. Trump detailed the supply plan, stating that Russia would dispatch over 300,000 metric tons in October, followed by 500,000 tons in November, and an additional 1 million tons shortly thereafter. The agreement was reached following a phone conversation between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 9. Trump invoked Ukrainian officials' refusal to cease drone strikes on Russian refining complexes as justification for the fuel exports, contending that these strikes directly impacted American consumers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the U.S. move as \"weak,\" asserting that the decision was made during U.S.-Ukraine talks in Miami. Trump responded by disparaging Zelenskyy, suggesting that Ukraine should elect a new president. The decision to permit Russian diesel imports into the United States has drawn bipartisan criticism from U.S. senators, who contend that the move contravenes federal law and urged the administration to rescind the decision.",
  "summary": "Russia aims to increase monthly diesel exports to 3-3.5 million tons by the end of 2026, claiming sufficient capacity to ramp up supplies following agreements with U.S. President Donald Trump, Reuters reported on October 12, citing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.",
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        "published": "2026-10-12T23:56:46.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "‘It’s not a deal for me, it's for the rest of the world', says Trump as he defends diesel supply deal with Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/its-not-a-deal-for-me-its-for-the-rest-of-the-world-says-trump-as-he",
        "published": "2026-10-13T01:23:57.000Z"
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        "title": "CNBC Daily Open: Trump defends diesel deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cnbc-daily-open-trump-defends-diesel-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-13T01:45:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump says Putin, Zelensky must reach deal to end ‘ridiculous war’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-says-putin-zelensky-must-reach-deal-to-end-ridiculous-war",
        "published": "2026-10-13T02:10:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Merz opposes Trump's diesel deal with Putin and assures Zelensky of Germany's support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/merz-opposes-trumps-diesel-deal-with-putin-and-assures-zelensky-of",
        "published": "2026-10-13T02:39:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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