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Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal as Zelensky Criticises Sanctions Easing
Donald Trump said Russia would send diesel to the United States and other markets.
He said the first delivery would be 300,000 tonnes, with more planned later.
Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, confirmed that Russia was willing to supply oil products, but he did not give amounts.
The US Treasury issued a temporary licence allowing Russian diesel exports until April 7, 2027.
Trump said more fuel could help lower prices for Americans.
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, objected and said easing the restrictions was a weak and unworthy decision.
The change comes while Russia’s war against Ukraine continues.
Diesel prices in the United States were reported at $6.28 per gallon, but the articles say it is uncertain how much the new supplies would affect prices.
Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin agreed to release Russian diesel for US and global markets, beginning with 300,000 tonnes.
Trump described additional planned deliveries, while Putin confirmed Russia’s willingness to supply oil products but gave no quantities.
The US Treasury issued a temporary licence permitting Russian diesel exports through April 7, 2027; other Russian assets remain frozen.
Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the easing, saying it was unworthy and could benefit Moscow while its war against Ukraine continues.
The articles cite US fuel-price pressures, including diesel at $6.28 per gallon; one article says the effect of the proposed supplies on prices is uncertain.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump announced a proposed deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the easing.
- What
- Trump said Russia would supply diesel to US and global markets, and the US Treasury issued a temporary licence allowing Russian diesel exports.
- Where
- The proposed supplies are for the United States and global markets.
- When
- The announcement and licence were issued on Friday; the licence runs through April 7, 2027.
- Why
- Trump said the supplies could help lower fuel prices; the articles also describe rising US fuel costs and political pressure over the cost of living.
Trump's stated rationale
Zelensky's criticism
Easing restrictions on Russian diesel
Trump's stated rationale
Trump presented the supplies as a way to add fuel to markets and lower costs for American consumers and businesses.
Zelensky's criticism
Zelensky called the decision unworthy and weak, arguing that easing restrictions benefits Moscow and could undermine pressure over Russia's war against Ukraine.
Key facts
- Initial delivery claimed by Trump
- 300,000 tonnes immediately; another article quotes him as saying over 300,000 tonnes
- Further deliveries claimed by Trump
- 500,000 tonnes in November, followed by one million tonnes and additional supplies; one article also mentions three million tonnes within a short period
- Putin's stated position
- Russia was willing to supply oil and petroleum products but did not specify quantities
- Temporary US Treasury licence
- Permits Russian diesel exports through April 7, 2027
- Other Russian assets
- The first article says other Russian assets, including those held in American banks, remain frozen
- US diesel price cited
- $6.28 per gallon; the first article says this was down from a reported record of $6.53
- Price impact
- The second article says the extent of any price reduction is uncertain and depends on shipment timing, demand and the broader geopolitical situation
Quotes
Volodymyr Zelensky
President of Ukraine, criticizing the easing of restrictions on Russian energy exports
“The Russian side confirmed its willingness to supply oil and petroleum products to the US market and global markets at large.”
firstpost.com
“It is certainly not honest, it is certainly unworthy of our partners, and it is, in my view, a weak decision.”
wionews.com
Sources
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