Trump Strikes Deal with Putin to Supply Russian Diesel to U.S. and Global Markets
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons thereafter, aiming to lower fuel prices ahead of midterm elections.
- The U.S. Treasury Department issued a temporary general license immediately after the announcement, exempting Russian diesel shipments from sanctions through April 7, 2027 to facilitate global energy supplies.
- Energy analysts question the deal's viability, citing Russia's ongoing export restrictions and damaged refineries from Ukrainian strikes, while the combined supply covers roughly three and a half days of U.S. diesel demand.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the deal a "weak decision," while Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemned it as a betrayal of Ukraine and U.S. national security.
- The policy shift reverses bipartisan sanctions legislation signed last month targeting Russia's energy sector, as the administration prioritizes lowering domestic fuel costs ahead of November's midterm elections.
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Trump Strikes Russian Diesel Deal, Drawing Zelensky’s Criticism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned Donald Trump’s deal to import Russian diesel into the United States. Warning it could help finance Moscow’s war against Ukraine. Trump announced that Russia would supply hundreds of thousands of tonnes of diesel, with further shipments planned. The US Treasury has temporarily suspended sanctions on Russian diesel exports until… Continue reading Trump Strikes Russian Diesel Deal, Drawing Zelens…
Russian diesel is coming: Trump strikes deal with Putin, calls for Zelensky to step down
US President Donald Trump has struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to restore Russian diesel supplies to American and global markets, following repeated US requests for Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries, according to a US official who spoke to Axios. The agreement marks a new point of friction between Washington and Kyiv, as Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for aggravating the global fuel cris…
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