Trump faces calls in Washington to ditch Russia diesel deal amid UK criticism

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Lester, N. (2026, October 13). Trump faces calls in Washington to ditch Russia diesel deal amid UK criticism. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/donald-trump-russia-moscow-washington-b1300709.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-13 · by Nick Lester

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US President Donald Trump is defending a controversial decision to allow Russia to export diesel fuel globally, despite criticism that it will fund Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. Senators are urging Trump to rescind the deal, arguing it harms American security and betrays Ukrainian allies while offering little relief on rising fuel prices. The senators propose imposing new sanctions, including tariffs up to 100% on major Russian oil buyers like China and India, to pressure Russia economically and support ending the conflict swiftly.

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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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It added: “Granting Moscow the ability to sell Russian diesel freely in global markets damages American security interests and is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine, who continue to defend themselves from Putin’s murderous, illegal war. “This deal is a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our allies; it should be rescinded.”

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🔮 The US president has defended the decision as he seeks to increase supply and so bring down soaring pump prices ahead of critical stateside elections next month, which will decide control of Congress.

2026-10-13 · Evening Standard

Trump faces calls in Washington to ditch Russia diesel deal amid UK criticism · assertive framing

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The US president has defended the decision as he seeks to increase supply and so bring down soaring pump prices ahead of critical stateside elections next month, which will decide control of Congress. asserted

which → defend → Congress

But critics argue it will bolster the Kremlin’s coffers and help bankroll Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine. asserted

it → argue → Ukraine

Fuel prices have spiked as a result of the US war with Iran, which has disrupted oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz waterway, but Mr Trump has increasingly sought to lay the blame on attacks by Ukraine on Russian refineries. asserted

Trump → spike → refineries

In the face of diplomatic strains, Britain has rallied to the support Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, after the US president suggested he should be replaced as the country’s leader and claimed Mr Putin, who triggered the conflict by launching the invasion back in 2022, wanted a peace deal more. uncertain

who → rally → deal

In their letter to Mr Trump, the senators argue the agreement to waive sanctions on Russia’s diesel exports “only provides Putin with more fuel to finance his war machine and enables Russia to continue its brutal attacks on Ukrainian civilians”. asserted

agreement → argue → civilians

it → add → allies

They also argue it “will offer limited to no relief to Americans”. asserted

it → argue → Americans

The senators instead urged the president to impose sweeping new sanctions, under legislation introduced last month, aimed at putting the financial squeeze on the Moscow war machine. asserted

senators → urge → machine

The provisions of the law, championed by the late Republican senator Lindsey Graham and backed by the UK Government, included the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, such as China and India. asserted

provisions → champion → China

The senators said the economic pressure would enhance the president’s negotiating position “to bring a swift end to this ruinous conflict”. asserted

pressure → say → conflict

Read More They added: “For decades, America has stood as the bastion of freedom against tyranny, and American presidents have embodied our nation’s resistance to tyrants. asserted

presidents → read → tyrants

Earlier, Mr Trump insisted the deal with Russia to supply diesel was for “the world”. asserted

deal → insist → world

He said: “That’s not being released to us. asserted

That → say → us

That’s a diesel deal that’s going to be released into the world for the world market because the world market suffered with high prices, and when you knock out diesel refineries, that’s not a great thing.” asserted

that → ’ → refineries

He added: “It’s not a deal with me. asserted

It → add → me

It’s a deal for the world.” asserted

It → ’ → world

Meanwhile, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Mr Trump was “wrong” to attack Mr Zelensky and described his decision to “go backwards” on Russian oil sanctions as “disappointing”. asserted

Trump → say → sanctions

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