The Aporia
The Aporia
13 articles about 11 events for “Trump Russia Diesel Deal” from Al Jazeera.
“The US president has argued that a deal with Russia reversing years of sanctions would help lower diesel prices.”
“Delayed missile deliveries, however, have stoked US-Ukraine tensions after Trump announced a diesel deal with Russia and criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his unwillingness to stop attacks on Russian refineries.”
“He also criticised Trump’s approach to US allies and Russia.”
“Earlier this month, Trump also announced a deal to bring stocks of Russian diesel into global markets, in a bid to drive down energy prices that have spiked during the US-Israel war on Iran.”
“Diesel deal and criticism The decision to suspend the sanctions comes a week after Trump said the US had signed a deal to buy diesel from Russia to try to lower global fuel prices.”
“Trump on October 9 invited Russia to sell 1.8 million tonnes of diesel to the global market by the end of the year, to help bring down transport prices.”
“Trump struck a deal with Putin to release Russian diesel stocks to the US and global markets despite sanctions on Russian oil.”
“The White House has said First Lady Melania Trump has “secured a ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine in the southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky, which has been occupied by Russia since February 2022.”
“Trump has had a contentious relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, repeatedly calling him “difficult” in comparison to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.”
“Trump had previously said Russia would export 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel.”
“In turn, Washington has offered several concessions to Russia, including a deal to buy Russian diesel.”
“Waiving sanctions on Russia Zelenskyy also said other US actions, such as signing a deal to import Russian diesel and waiving sanctions on Russia that had been slated to take effect this week, will hurt Ukraine.”
“Trump has also angered Ukraine by suspending sanctions on Russian oil products and striking a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscow to supply large quantities of diesel to global markets.”