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Trump Putin Agree On Diesel Deal
Trump and Putin agree to release Russian diesel to global markets, aiming to lower fuel costs before US elections.
In brief
Trump and Putin agree to release Russian diesel to global markets, aiming to lower fuel costs before US elections. Trump and Putin reached a deal to supply over 300,000 tons of Russian diesel to global markets by April 2027 to reduce fuel prices ahead of US elections. Originally reported by Dw.
Trump Announces Diesel Deal
Trump said he expected Russian diesel to lower fuel prices before US midterm elections.
Diesel Supply Details
Russia will supply 300,000 tons immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons immediately thereafter.
US Treasury License
US Treasury issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel to reach global markets through April 2027.
Ukraine's Reaction
Ukraine warned that easing sanctions without de-escalation would signal weakness and Russia would repay with terror.
“Gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilized world. Russia will 'repay' the diesel with further terror and perfidy”
Here's the gist
Trump and Putin reached a deal to supply over 300,000 tons of Russian diesel to global markets by April 2027 to reduce fuel prices ahead of US elections.
