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Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid soaring US fuel prices

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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Russia will supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel immediately to the American and global markets, with additional deliveries of 500,000 tonnes in November and 1 million tonnes afterward, along with a total of 3 million tonnes within a short period. The announcement comes amid soaring US fuel prices, which have risen nearly 70 percent since the beginning of the year due to ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev praised this cooperation between Russia and the United States on diesel and energy supplies.
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Trump announced a deal with Russia to release millions of tons of diesel fuel to help reduce global energy prices. According to Trump, Russia will immediately release 300,000 tons of diesel and subsequently release additional amounts in November and December. The Treasury Department temporarily waived sanctions on Russia's energy sector to allow the supply of Russian diesel to the global market.

However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized this deal, stating it would channel more money to Moscow, thereby funding Putin’s war against Ukraine. He warned that the agreement could also lead to further economic cooperation between Washington and Moscow, potentially involving gas deals and lifting sanctions on Russia. Zelenskyy urged European allies to increase their support for Ukraine in light of these developments. The EU leaders expressed solidarity with Zelenskyy during an EU summit in Brussels, criticizing Trump's stance towards Ukraine. Zelenskyy accused Putin of having no genuine interest in peace talks and called Moscow’s approach a “parody” of negotiations. He also highlighted the financial strain on Ukraine due to ongoing conflict and appealed for more defense support from European allies.

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🔮 “I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.
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Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid soaring US fuel prices · assertive framing

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United States President Donald Trump said that Russia has agreed to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to global markets amid discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. asserted
Russia → say → Putin
“I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. asserted
Trump → conclude → platform
Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings - list 2 of 4California leads lawsuit against Trump fuel efficiency standards rollback - list 3 of 4Southeast Asia’s energy chiefs meet against backdrop of Iran war - list 4 of 4Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war The president added that Russia would deliver an additional 3 million tonnes of fuel “within a short period of time”. asserted
Russia → launch → time
He said that the country would supply 500,000 tonnes in November. asserted
country → say → November
An envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, praised cooperation between Russia and the United States on diesel and energy in a post on X shortly after. asserted
envoy → praise → X
“Russia-US cooperation on diesel and energy will benefit the world,” Dmitriev wrote on X. Petrol price pressures asserted
Dmitriev → benefit → X.
The deal comes despite Ukrainian air strikes, which have taken more than half of the country’s oil refining capacity offline, according to claims made by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence on Sunday. uncertain
which → come → Sunday
The latest announcement comes a week after the G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels amid pressure from the White House. asserted
countries → come → House
The move also comes as prices of diesel, used in agriculture, heating homes and trucking goods, are near record highs ahead of the November 3 congressional elections that will determine control of Congress. asserted
that → come → Congress
Diesel prices have been elevated in recent months but have started to decline. asserted
prices → elevate → months
The average price for a gallon is $6.27 ($1.66 per litre), according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which tracks daily petrol prices. uncertain
which → accord → prices
That’s down $0.10 from this time last week, but up $5.94 from this time one month ago. asserted
That → ’ → time
Diesel prices, which can drive inflation, are up 70 percent since the US and Israel’s war on Iran began this year, despite two high-profile recent moves by Trump to boost supplies of the fuel: pressuring allies to release emergency reserves and expanding access to tax-exempt red-dyed diesel, which is normally used for farm equipment. asserted
which → drive → equipment
The wars in Iran and Ukraine have triggered an unprecedented global fuel supply crunch. asserted
wars → trigger → crunch
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