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“'I do not see that happening so far.' Kyiv and its European allies have feared US President Donald Trump - who signed a diesel deal with Putin recently and who has criticised Zelensky - is siding with the Kremlin.”
“However, delayed missile deliveries have added to Ukraine's tensions with the US after president Donald Trump announced a diesel deal with Russia and criticised the Ukrainian president.”
“President Donald Trump to stop such attacks, which Trump has blamed for raising the cost of diesel ahead of U.S. midterm elections next week.”
“Many leaders were unhappy with Trump’s announcement earlier in October that he would waive some tariffs and sanctions on Russia as part of a deal with Putin to let Russia export diesel to overseas markets.”
“US President Donald Trump’s recent decisions on Russia, including a deal to buy diesel and waiving some sanctions, formed a challenging backdrop for the talks, along with Ukraine’s problems with its Starshield satellite services, participants said.”
“Trump signed a diesel deal that will give millions of dollars to Moscow’s war effort and Ukraine has reported problems with its access to vital American satellite technology.”
“- Published Donald Trump deals in superlatives, so there is political karma in the sheer size of the defeat handed to him by a big majority of the voters of America.”
“Certainly, the origins of this blue typhoon can be found in the sky-high price of diesel, itself a consequence of Trump’s disastrous adventurism in Iran.”
“Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, a candidate to head the House foreign affairs committee, has introduced bipartisan legislation to block Trump’s plan to bring Russian diesel back into the global market.”
“U.S.-Ukraine tensions spiked earlier this month after Washington struck a diesel fuel deal with Russia.”
“Delayed missile deliveries have added to Ukraine's tensions with the US after Mr Trump announced a diesel deal with Russia and Mr Zelensky criticised Ukraine's unwillingness to stop attacks on Russian refineries.”
“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.”
“The problems with Starlink in Ukraine added to tensions between Kyiv and the US after Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel.”
“The problems with Starlink in Ukraine added to tensions between Kyiv and the US after Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel.”
“US President Donald Trump earlier this month said he'd struck a deal with Russia to import diesel in an effort to lower gas prices that have skyrocketed due to the US war with Iran.”
“President Donald Trump launched his war with Iran, while in September he said he had done a deal with Russia to supply diesel fuel to the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections in an attempt to lower fuel prices, providing a political and economic boost to the…”
“…iations stalled earlier this year after US President Donald Trump launched his war with Iran, while in September he said he had done a deal with Russia to supply diesel fuel to the US ahead of the midterm elections in an attempt to lower fuel prices,…”
“President Donald Trump launched his war with Iran, while in September he said he had done a deal with Russia to supply diesel fuel to the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections in an attempt to lower fuel prices, providing a political and economic boost to the…”
“President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to ease some sanctions on Russia allowing Moscow to release diesel onto global markets.”
“…n the aftermath of the attack, Mr Zelenskyy refreshed his criticism of a deal struck this month between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to ease some sanctions on Russia allowing Moscow to release diesel onto global…”
“He called for further US, European and G7 sanctions on Russia following the incident and repeated his criticism of a controversial deal struck earlier this month between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which eased some sanctions on Russia, allowing the US to…”
“But he urged Trump, who has accused him of obstructing a deal, to change his approach towards Vladimir Putin and recognise Russia as the aggressor.”
“Putin, trumpeting what he said was a deal for Russia to sell diesel and reduce prices sent soaring by his Iran war.”
“In recent days, Mr Trump has once again pivoted away from Ukraine and back to Mr Putin, citing what he said was a deal for Russia to sell diesel.”
“Pressure on Russia In recent weeks, Trump has made several moves favourable to Russia, including a deal to import Russian diesel.”
“In recent weeks, Trump has made several moves favourable to Russia, including a deal to import Russian diesel and ease sanctions.”
“Relations between the US and Ukraine have been strained after Mr Trump struck a diesel deal with Russia in the face of rising fuel prices and waived fresh sanctions against the Kremlin.”
“Relations between the US and Ukraine have been strained after Mr Trump struck a diesel deal with Russia in the face of rising fuel prices and waived fresh sanctions against the Kremlin.”
“He also criticised Trump’s approach to US allies and Russia.”
“He recently struck a deal with Russia to export the country's diesel to the US, despite pushback from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.”
“Mike Levin of California highlighted that Musk restricted Ukraine's use of his Starlink satellite internet service days after Trump eased sanctions on Russia and began buying Russian diesel in October.”
“The tankers are part of a deal by the Trump administration to import Russian diesel in an effort to curb prices.”
“U.S.-Ukraine relations took a further hit in October when Trump struck a deal to import millions of tons of Russian diesel to the United States.”
“Rogers, who emphasises his military and intelligence background, has managed to maintain Trump's support despite decrying his Canada tariffs and his Russia diesel deal.”
“The proposal had lost momentum last month after Ukraine halted attacks on Russian refineries following pressure from US President Donald Trump.”
“Most recently, he publicly opposed Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, stating that “not one penny” should go to Vladimir Putin.”
“Earlier this month, Trump revealed he had made a deal with Putin to supply Russian diesel to the U.S. in a bid to lower fuel costs.”
“Then the deal to release Russian diesel emerged to be so small that no serious commentator said it would have a serious impact on the US prices.”
“Delayed missile deliveries added to Ukraine’s tensions with the US after President Donald Trump announced a diesel deal with Russia and criticised Zelensky for Ukraine’s unwillingness to stop attacks on Russian refineries.”
“They also called on Trump to reverse his Russian diesel deal, release Patriot interceptors that Ukraine is counting on for its defense and ensure Ukraine is part of any negotiations over a peace deal.”
“In the following days, I realized that even though Trump’s recent accommodation to Putin—the diesel deal, his absurd defense of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, his shocking denunciation and abandonment of Zelenskyy and Ukraine—was drawing much media notice, the…”
“The moves come as Russia’s foreign minister entered the US to attend a meeting of G20 foreign ministers, and after the Trump administration waived new sanctions on Russian energy and reached a diesel deal with the Kremlin — decisions met with unease in…”
“He struck a deal with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to buy nearly 5m tonnes of diesel, overriding US sanctions on Moscow.”
“Asked about US President Donald Trump's move earlier this month to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greek support for sanctions on Moscow.”
“The transport, tracked by the pressure group Greenpeace, is the first phase of a contentious supply deal negotiated between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin earlier this month, reversing years of sanctions on Russia oil.”
“Russia to extend diesel export ban, use quotas to fulfil US deal, sources say Oct 29 - Russia will extend its diesel export ban until the end of the year while allowing some companies to ship fuel under a quota system to meet its new export commitment to the…”
“Trump has continued to point the finger at Ukrainian airstrikes on Russian oil refineries for driving up global diesel prices, instead of the war on Iran he started in February.”
“Then on Oct. 9, the U.S. lifted sanctions on Russian oil and announced a deal to buy diesel directly from Russia.”
“First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows Oct 23 - The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking…”
“The first shipment of Russian diesel bound for the US, as part of a deal brokered with Moscow by President Trump, is aboard a tanker bound for New York, according to ship-tracking data.”
“A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with President Vladimir Putin despite Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.”
“Along with his big new diesel deal with the US, Putin can announce to Russians that Trump is considering a three-way summit with him and China's president, Xi Jinping.”
“President Trump is facing backlash from Democrats and Republicans for his decision to waive certain sanctions on Russia amid a diesel deal.”
“ON SUNDAY, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP defended his decision to suspend new sanctions against Russia.”
“The Issue: President Trump pausing sanctions against Russia and purchasing a large amount of its diesel.”
“The timing of the restrictions and delays — combined with Trump’s diesel agreement and sanctions waiver for Russia — fueled concerns that the U.S. was trying to pressure Ukraine to make a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.”
“They also added to tensions between Kyiv and Washington, a relationship already strained by Trump’s reported deal with Moscow to import diesel from Russia that Ukraine viewed as a betrayal.”
“The situation occurred shortly after President Trump announced a controversial diesel deal with Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin.”
“As a real estate magnate, he spent 30 years seeking deals in Moscow; in 2008, his son Donald Jr. said Russians had provided the Trump Organization “a lot of our assets.””
“Russia announced the move as the envoy arrived, under a deal with Trump that will soon see shipments head to the US.”
“Trump announced an energy ceasefire Oct. 11, although Russian agreement remained unclear.”
“Relations have soured between Washington and Kyiv after the Trump administration waived sanctions on Moscow, signed a deal to import Russian diesel and allegedly paused sharing intelligence.”
“Trump was also asked about Zelensky saying the president was “on the wrong side of history” with the Russia diesel deal, to which he responded: “Zelensky doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”
“But Trump is already facing blowback from Republicans for his overtures to Putin, including waiving Russia sanctions and agreeing a diesel deal, and the growing revolt threatens additional Pentagon funding.”
“Trump has imposed tariffs on Indian goods, there are sanctions against Delhi for buying Russian energy (though currently paused) and there is a trade deal between the two countries that has remained elusive for around 20 months now.”
“He also announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release hundreds of thousands of tonnes of Russian diesel onto the world market.”
“US signed deal with Russia to import diesel While the Trump administration has in the past pressed India to cut Russian oil imports, the US signed a deal with Russia last week to import diesel in a bid to cut domestic fuel prices before the midterm elections,…”
“…government had deemed Hubbard wrongfully detained.President Trump said Putin had agreed to release Hubbard at his request, with "no 'swap' necessary," though he also said that his decision to waive new sanctions against Russia played a role in Hubbard's…”
“The release comes as Trump cozies up to Moscow, following he struck a deal earlier this month easing sanctions so Russia can sell diesel on world markets and bring down soaring fuel prices.”
“The release of Hubbard comes in the wake of Trump waiving sanctions on Russia in a bid to progress the controversial diesel deal he made with Putin as he attempts to lower fuel prices, which have soared in the wake of his war with Iran.”
“Trump partially lifted sanctions to strike a diesel-supply deal with Russia's Vladimir Putin and slammed Mr.”
“Trump told a reporter on Monday when asked what he thought of the Ukrainian leader's suggestion that striking a diesel deal with Russia put the US on the wrong side of history.”
“Zelenskyy and Trump have endured a volatile relationship since the US president began his second term in January last year, but it has soured further in recent weeks after Trump struck a diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin and criticised the…”
“Zelenskyy is grappling with recent Washington moves benefitting Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving U.S. sanctions on Moscow and signing a deal to import diesel from Moscow.”
“Zelenskyy is grappling with recent Washington moves benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving U.S. sanctions on Moscow and signing a deal to import diesel from Moscow.”
“Zelenskyy is grappling with recent Washington moves benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving U.S. sanctions on Moscow and signing a deal to import diesel from Moscow.”
“Trump’s diesel deal with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin came as he grapples with midterm headaches due to high prices of the fuel that is heavily used by farmers.”
“…aine's military Starlink system Elon Musk approached Donald Trump with the idea of slowing down Starlink in Ukraine, inhibiting its ability to intercept Russian drone and missile attacks, sources have claimed The tech billionaire and SpaceX founder publicly…”
“The Trump administration embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin. on buying Russian diesel last week in an effort to ease pressure, a move Zelenskyy argued couldIn a social media post on Saturday, Zelenskyy called the move "unfortunate," adding the act,…”
“That rebuke followed Trump’s announcement of a deal to import Russian diesel fuel in a long-shot effort to curb high gas prices.”
“US-Russia deal, Trump-Zelensky clash could leave Ukraine out in the cold Analysts say Trump’s action, including lifting sanctions and tariffs on Moscow, would prompt Putin to continue the war From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a…”
“Trump said on October 9 he had reached a deal with Putin to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian fuel and import Russian diesel.”
“President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, called Moscow’s stance a “parody” of peace negotiations, and welcomed the prospect of a greater role in talks for European allies he called “real leaders.””
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday sharply criticised US President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, saying it would send cash back to Moscow, and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of reducing peace negotiations to a “parody”.”
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday criticised US President Donald Trump's deal to import Russian diesel, warning that the agreement would channel more money to Moscow to fund its war against Ukraine.”
“Last week, Trump announced a deal to buy diesel from Russia, an apparent attempt to relieve pressure at the pump for American consumers ahead of the Midterm elections but which reversed years of U.S. policy.”
“Another point of tension with Ukraine is a deal Trump made with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel, despite international efforts to sanction Russia for its invasion and diplomatically isolate Putin.”
“US President Donald Trump has called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a 'disgrace,' in an interview published Thursday Vladimir Putin vowed revenge after President Zelensky resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries on Thursday Zelensky…”
“Trump struck a deal with Putin to release Russian diesel stocks to the US and global markets despite sanctions on Russian oil.”
“Russia says three tankers with diesel en route to US Three tankers carrying Russian diesel are en route to the United States, with a fourth expected to depart Wednesday, Moscow said, part of a deal that triggered a fierce Ukrainian and European backlash.”
“Relations between Ukraine and the United States were again strained after Trump this month suddenly announced a deal with Russia to obtain diesel, as part of his efforts to lower oil prices sent soaring by his Iran war.”
“In recent days, Mr Trump has blocked new sanctions on Russia, struck a deal to buy Russian diesel, and called for the Ukrainian leader to be replaced.”
“In recent days, a frustrated Trump has once again pivoted away from Ukraine and back to Putin, trumpeting what he said was a deal for Russia to sell diesel and reduce prices sent soaring by his Iran war.”
“Putin, trumpeting what he said was a deal for Russia to sell diesel and reduce prices sent soaring by his Iran war.”
“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.”
“Ukraine attacks 'a disgrace': Trump Trump blindsided Zelenskyy last weekend by announcing a diesel transaction with Russia, and asserting that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities.”
“PREPARATION FOR WINTER WILL BE ON AGENDA Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery after Zelenskiy declared that Kyiv was abandoning the energy ceasefire that Trump had announced, and criticised his willingness to strike deals with Moscow.”
“…hington has increased pressure on Kyiv and its European partners while seeking to draw Moscow back to the negotiating table through a series of concessions, including a deal involving Russian diesel exports to the US and the temporary easing of some…”
“…hington has increased pressure on Kyiv and its European partners while seeking to draw Moscow back to the negotiating table through a series of concessions, including a deal involving Russian diesel exports to the US and the temporary easing of some…”
“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, who says he has made a deal with Russia to secure fuel exports in exchange for the easing of sanctions, has made renewed attacks on Mr.”
“Zelenskyy have clashed as the U.S. president blocked new sanctions on Russia and struck a diesel deal with Moscow, fuelling fears in Kyiv and Europe that the White House was steering towards Moscow.”
“Trump and Zelensky have clashed as the US leader blocked new sanctions on Russia and struck a diesel deal with Moscow, fuelling fears in Kyiv and Europe that the White House was steering towards Moscow.”
“It then resumed strikes earlier this week, drawing the ire of Trump, who called for a truce to facilitate a deal he struck with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to supply diesel.”
“A Russian oil terminal and a data centre in St Petersburg were set ablaze after Ukraine launched a massive drone attack despite Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions and 'slow down' satellites.”
“Earlier this month, Mr Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel in an effort to bring down fuel prices ahead of American mid-term elections that threaten significant losses for his Republican Party.”
“Earlier this month, Mr Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel in an effort to bring down fuel prices ahead of American mid-term elections that threaten significant losses for his Republican Party.”
“The latest strain in relations came after Mr Trump struck a deal to buy Russian diesel, which critics at home and abroad warn will be used to fund Mr Putin's war machine.”
“The latest strain in relations came after Mr Trump struck a deal to buy Russian diesel, which critics at home and aboard warn will be used to fund Mr Putin’s war machine.”
“In closing, he assured the audience he was no pushover by poking at the president’s recent favorable dealings with Russia (a diesel deal, lifting sanctions), then saying, “I could not have been treated better if I was Russian.””
“He cut a treacherous diesel deal with Vladimir Putin but, as usual, Russia’s smirking mafioso conned him.”
“Although Trump tried to address diesel costs by making a deal with Russian president Vladimir Putin that centered on the administration issuing temporary licenses allowing Russian diesel imports into the US for six months, he faced criticism from Republicans.”
“Although Trump tried to address diesel costs by making a deal with Russian president Vladimir Putin that centered on the administration issuing temporary licenses allowing Russian diesel imports into the US for six months, he faced criticism from Republicans.”
“The US President has done a smelly diesel deal with Moscow while his ally Elon Musk, or someone close to him, fiddled about with the Starlink satellites and made it harder for Ukraine to defend herself against Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian civilians.”
“A cure that feeds the disease After an Oct. 9 phone call with Putin, President Trump directed the Treasury to reopen American ports to Russian diesel through April 2027.”
“…ons between the U.S. and Ukraine following President Donald Trump’s deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin where the U.S. agreed to refrain from further sanctions in exchange for Moscow supplying diesel to the global market in a bid to reduce rising…”
“Russia announced the move as the envoy arrived, under a deal with Mr Trump that will soon see shipments head to the US.”
“Though she praised Trump at his Sioux City rally last week for "preserving our country for generations to come," she has criticized the president's recent deal with Russia he said would lower diesel fuel costs.”
“Angered by Zelenskiy’s defiance, Trump on October 9 announced a deal to buy diesel from Moscow, issuing a temporary general license that allows Russian diesel to reach the global market.”
“President Donald Trump has signaled he is ready to expand America's business dealings with Russia once the war in Ukraine ends, just as a tanker carrying Russian diesel heads toward the US under his controversial agreement with Vladimir Putin.”
“… since its October 1996 birth, strongly condemned last week Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel, accusing the president of appeasing 'the modern Hitler.' Kilmeade, fired up, told his rather surprised-looking co-hosts on October 11 that Trump…”
“…l on Foreign Relations analysis also suggested that damaged Russian refining capacity may make a near-term effect of the Russia deal on diesel markets unlikely, although Trump said the agreement would supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to U.S. and global…”
“…is 74th birthday, so friendly that neither wanted to hang up the phone first, according to Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s aide, Trump announced his sweetheart deal for 300,000 metric tons of diesel from Russia, followed in November by 500,000 and an additional…”
“Earlier this month, the Trump administration also eased some preexisting sanctions to facilitate a deal to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets, issuing a license authorizing transactions related to its sale and delivery through April 2027.”
“The inclusion of Russia in the proposed rule has come days after President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia following a diesel deal with President Vladimir Putin.”
“…ople, who requested that sanctions be immediately imposed on Russia, have called to apologize to President Trump in that they didn’t know that he was negotiating the release of Stephen Hubbard, a truly big and important deal for the U.S.,” the president…”
“…his shocking decision to fund Putin’s war machine by buying Russian diesel, his waiving of tougher sanctions, his mysterious, lethal interruptions in US satellite and intelligence sharing with Kyiv, and his renewed attempt to oust Ukraine’s president,…”
“Earlier this month, Trump announced several deals attempting to lower diesel prices, including promoting greater use of “red dye” diesel fuel normally reserved for off-highway use, temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian diesel imports, and now a one-time,…”
“At the event, Hinson also delivered her latest break with the president, according to Semafor, telling reporters, "I don't think we need to be making any more deals with Russia," regarding Mr.”
“Mr Trump recently did a deal with Russia for diesel and Mr Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.”
“In turn, Washington has offered several concessions to Russia, including a deal to buy Russian diesel.”
“The US announced a deal this month to buy Russian diesel and other deals, including on gas, have been discussed at meetings in recent months.”
“Just a few days after his diesel deal with the Kremlin, the US president said Zelenskyy was more difficult to deal with than Vladimir Putin and blamed Ukraine’s leader for rocketing oil prices – without any reference to the impact of his own war on Iran.”
“Trump has been shifting away from Kyiv in recent weeks, criticizing Zelenskyy, waiving sanctions on Russia and agreeing to a diesel deal with the Kremlin.”
“This time, they said, the Russian leader preyed on Trump’s fears over low approval ratings and sky-high energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections, offering a deal on Russian diesel fuel that will supply just a fraction of America’s daily consumption and…”
“President Donald Trump announced an $8 billion fund to provide farmers with one-time payments to offset increased production costs such as the high price of diesel Trump praised Republican Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas for fighting for the $8 billion…”
“Trump has waived sanctions and agreed a diesel deal with Russia, in an apparent bid to lower fuel prices ahead of the Midterm elections.”
“According to The Wall Street Journal, Vladimir Putin pitched the summit during a phone call with Trump earlier this month, the same call in which the two struck a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian diesel.”
“As Clinton wrote today: “In just the last few days: Trump made a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian diesel, an economic lifeline for Putin; he and Elon Musk blamed each other for an order that slowed down Starlink satellite connectivity over Ukraine, hampering…”
“Evidence accumulates by the day that President Donald Trump, feeling political pressure over high diesel prices (which are largely a consequence of the war in Iran) and further incensed by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s refusal to stop his attacks…”
“Zelensky and Trump have been trading barbs since the US president struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to buy hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel.”
“OIL PRICES FALL AFTER TRUMP WAIVES RUSSIA SANCTIONS: Oil prices dropped today following Trump waiving sanctions on Russia.”
“Wes was also totally chilled about Trump trying to lower US pump prices by allowing Russian imports of diesel.”
“Mr Trump’s diesel deal appears to violate US law barring imports of Russian energy until Moscow ends its aggression against Ukraine.”
“SCEPTICISM Trump said on October 9 he had reached a deal with Putin to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian fuel and import Russian diesel and last week skipped new sanctions on Russia's oil buyers.”
“On 9 October, Trump and Putin struck a deal to allow imports of Russian diesel into the US to curb petrol prices that have soared in the wake of the war in Iran.”
“The US has been trying to mediate a peace deal to bring the Ukraine war to an end and Trump has since clinched a diesel import deal with Russia and waived some sanctions on Moscow, which he said should keep the Kremlin at the negotiating table.”
“Still others, like pro-MAGA tech tycoon Palmer Luckey, are whatabouting Trump’s diesel deal with Putin by pointing out that the European Union buys a lot more Russian fuel.”
“Trump put new sanctions on Russia on hold just before they were due to take effect over the weekend, following his shock decision to strike a deal to import Russian diesel.”
“The waiver follows a deal Trump struck with Russia last week that permitted the country to sell diesel products to the US and the global market amid fuel shortages, drawing further criticism from lawmakers across the aisle.”
“…president announced an extraordinary remedy to the price of diesel last week, saying in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that the two leaders had agreed to a “diesel deal” that would allow Russian diesel, largely blocked by sanctions and…”
“We need to lower diesel prices, but I don't think we need to be making a deal with Russia to do it.”
“The waiver came days after a deal with Putin to release hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel fuel onto the global market as fuel prices soar.”
“Trump recently announced a diesel deal with Putin to import Russian energy in a long-shot effort to curb high gas prices in the US that are roiling the midterm elections on 3 November.”
“Yet that’s exactly what President Trump is doing by shelving the sanctions against Russia pushed by Lindsey Graham, and passed in his honor after his death.”
“It comes as Trump has in recent days demanded Zelensky quit as leader, signed a 'treacherous' deal with Putin to buy Russian diesel, blamed Zelensky for spiralling energy prices, and surprised him with a fabricated ceasefire – which Russia has since…”
“Is it Trump’s total lack of strategy going into this war which explains this?”
“Although Trump has touted what he said is a deal with Vladimir Putin to allow Russia to export diesel, the consensus is that the amount agreed upon is too little to lower prices.”
“The latest strain in relations came after Mr Trump struck a deal to buy Russian diesel, which critics at home and abroad warn will be used to fund Mr Putin’s war machine.”
“Earlier this week, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Trump's deal to buy diesel from Russia a "very risky choice", and said it would "grant Russia legitimacy" as it bombed cities in Ukraine.”
“Marco Rubio, the president’s secretary of state and national security advisor, has been silent on Trump’s decision to cut a deal with Moscow on diesel sales that could fuel Russia’s war against Ukraine.”
“President Trump’s deal to buy diesel from Russia is hypocritical (“Russ. fuel by elex day,””
“In the past six days Trump has announced a deal to buy Russian diesel (long sanctioned by the US and, indeed, the subject of threats of sanctions on others who might buy it).”
“It came after the US president announced a new diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, US Starlink intelligence feeds were restricted in Ukraine and Trump claimed it was easier to deal with the Russian president than Zelensky.”
“…the White House’s recent announcement that it would allow the release of Russian diesel fuel onto the global market, Sullivan drew a distinction between himself and the Trump administration, a tack other Republicans in tight races have taken in recent…”
“When Zelensky refused, the Trump administration struck a deal directly with Moscow to supply 4.8 million metric tons of Russian diesel, sparking outrage in Kyiv.”
“US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to negotiate with Russia over diesel supplies, saying he prefers making deals to criticising foreign leaders.”