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'Good for Americans': US treasury secretary defends Russia diesel deal, cites 'legal authority'

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration's deal with Russia to supply diesel fuel to America, citing legal authority to proceed despite congressional objections. During an appearance on Fox News, Bessent argued that the agreement would lower diesel prices for Americans and dismissed claims by Senator Lindsey Graham and others in Congress who oppose the deal as incorrect. The deal, announced by President Trump, includes an initial supply of more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel from Russia, with the potential for additional shipments of 3 million tonnes based on refinery conditions.
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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,” Trump said.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-11
🔮 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended the Trump administration's diesel supply deal with Russia, saying Washington would move ahead with the agreement using its existing legal authority.
2026-10-11 · Times of India
'Good for Americans': US treasury secretary defends Russia diesel deal, cites 'legal authority' · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 1 hedged)

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended the Trump administration's diesel supply deal with Russia, saying Washington would move ahead with the agreement using its existing legal authority. asserted
Washington → defend → authority
Speaking to Fox News, Bessent said the deal, announced by President Donald Trump on Friday, would help bring down diesel prices for Americans. asserted
deal → speak → Americans
"We're going to do it with all the legal authorities we have. asserted
we → go → authorities
So, you know, anyone in Congress who says whether it's an old bill or the current Lindsey Graham bill (that) prohibits us from doing it is wrong," he said. asserted
he → know → it
"This is good for the American people ... bringing these diesel prices down," Bessent added. asserted
Bessent → bring → prices
Bessent's remarks refer to the recent deal US made with Russia on supplying diesel. asserted
US → refer → diesel
In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump anounced that Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel. asserted
Russia → anounce → diesel
“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,” Trump said. asserted
Trump → conclude → Marketplace
“Additionally, based on the condition of their diesel refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 tons of diesel fuel,” he added, while claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz. asserted
he → base → Hormuz
Both these factors would bring down fuel prices, according to Trump. uncertain
factors → bring → Trump
“Between our total control TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be coming down, in record numbers, and fast,” he said. asserted
he → come → numbers
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