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U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is "very risky choice," Italy PM Meloni says

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized a recent deal between the United States and Russia for diesel supply as a "very risky choice" that undermines efforts to negotiate with Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine. She expressed concern that the agreement would provide financial support to Russia while also reducing pressure from sanctions, speaking before an EU summit on October 14th. U.S. President Donald Trump had previously claimed the deal would help lower energy prices in America ahead of midterm elections. Meloni further suggested that the European Union should appoint a high-level negotiator for talks with Russia and Ukraine, possibly including the E3 Group (France, Germany, and Great Britain) under an official mandate.
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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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The deal between the United States and Russia over diesel supply is a "very risky choice" that runs counter to efforts to force Vladimir Putin to sit at a negotiating table with Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-14
🔮 The United States and Russia said last week they had agreed that Moscow would initially supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and global markets.
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U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is "very risky choice," Italy PM Meloni says · assertive framing

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U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is "very risky choice," Italy PM Meloni says ROME, Oct 14 - asserted
Meloni → say → diesel
The deal between the United States and Russia over diesel supply is a "very risky choice" that runs counter to efforts to force Vladimir Putin to sit at a negotiating table with Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday. asserted
Meloni → run → Wednesday
The United States and Russia said last week they had agreed that Moscow would initially supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and global markets. asserted
Moscow → say → markets
"The outcome of this decision is uncertain, while the risks are clear," Meloni told the Italian parliament ahead of an EU summit this week. asserted
Meloni → tell → summit
"It provides Moscow with legitimacy as its bombs continue to fall on Ukrainian cities, generates new revenue to finance the war, and implicitly weakens the effectiveness of sanctions," she added. asserted
she → provide → sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump said after the agreement that it would lower energy prices in the United States, a major political headache for his Republican Party ahead of pivotal midterm elections that determine control of Congress. asserted
that → say → Congress
In other remarks, Meloni said the 27 EU countries should appoint "an authoritative figure" to negotiate for Europe over the Russia-Ukraine war, without ruling out a formal mandate for the E3 Group comprising Germany, France and Great Britain. asserted
countries → say → Germany
"If France, Germany, and Great Britain believe they can do better on their own than we could all do together, and so far that is the choice they have made, then at least let them do so on behalf of everyone and with an official mandate," Meloni said. uncertain
Meloni → believe → mandate
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