World · North America · 3 hrs ago
Massie backs Russian diesel supplies and calls for wider sanctions relief
US Representative Thomas Massie has backed agreements for Russian diesel supplies and called for more sanctions relief.
The Kentucky Republican said he opposed Russia sanctions in 2022 because he believed they would raise prices for US consumers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed oil product supplies in a phone call on October 9.
Russia says it is ready to supply 300,000 tons of diesel in October, rising to 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons in December.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said monthly supplies could later reach 3 million tons.
The US administration has issued a license allowing Russian diesel supplies to the global market until April 7, 2027.
Massie wants sanctions lifted on all petroleum products and on metals including copper and aluminum.
Representative Thomas Massie backed Russian diesel supplies to the United States and called for broader sanctions relief.
Massie urged the Trump administration to lift sanctions on petroleum products, copper and aluminum.
Russia said it was ready to supply 300,000 tons of diesel in October, 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons in December.
The US administration issued a general license authorizing Russian diesel supplies to the global market until April 7, 2027.
Russian and US presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed oil product supplies in a phone call on October 9.
- Who
- Representative Thomas Massie backed the supplies. Russia and the United States are involved in the diesel arrangement.
- What
- Massie supported Russian diesel supplies and called for sanctions relief on petroleum products and raw metals.
- When
- Massie posted on Sunday; the presidents' phone call took place on October 9. Russia said supplies were planned for October, November and December.
- Where
- The proposed diesel supplies are from Russia to the United States and the global market.
- Why
- Massie said sanctions had caused higher prices for US citizens. Russia said it was ready to supply oil and petroleum products.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
In 2022 I voted against Russia sanctions, pointing out that US citizens would suffer from higher prices. Glad to see [US President Donald] Trump came around to that reality this week. We should lift sanctions on all petroleum products, and on raw metals like copper and aluminum,
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed oil product supplies in a phone call.
Massie posted his support for Russian diesel supplies and called for wider sanctions relief.
- Diesel for October
- 300,000 tons
- Diesel for November
- 500,000 tons
- Diesel for December
- 1 million tons
- US general license
- Authorizes Russian diesel supplies to the global market until April 7, 2027
- Potential later monthly supplies
- Up to 3 million tons further down the road
Sources
Related news
Eight killed by gunman in Erie, Pennsylvania; shooter dies by suicide
30 flamingos sheltered from Hurricane Isaias in a Florida zoo bathroom
Santa Barbara principal admits overriding student election for her daughter
Court hears texts about Beau Lamarre-Condon’s relationship with Jesse Baird
Friends of Idaho murder victims honor them at Boise wedding
Hurricane Isaias kills four and leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Storm Rachel damages Long Beach boardwalk and puts nine homes under safety restrictions
Trump says Russia will supply diesel as fuel prices surge
Christa Pike returns to prison after surviving failed Tennessee execution
US sanctions International Criminal Court after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nine dead after shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
