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Trump says Russia will supply diesel to US and global markets
US President Donald Trump says Russia will supply diesel to the United States and global markets after he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump said Russia would send more than 300,000 tons immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and further shipments that could bring the total to more than 4.8 million tons.
He said the deal would help bring down fuel prices, which have risen sharply in the United States.
Diesel costs affect farmers and truckers, and can also add to prices for consumers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the deal, saying payments to Russia would help fund its war against Ukraine.
The announcement has also raised concerns because US sanctions are intended to restrict Russian revenue, although a recent law gives Trump discretion to make exceptions.
Ukrainian and US delegations were set to meet in Miami to discuss possible ways to end the war.
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply diesel to the US and global markets.
Trump said Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tons, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons immediately afterward; he also said a further 3 million tons could be delivered within a short period, depending on refinery conditions.
Trump said the deal was intended to bring down fuel prices, which had risen after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the agreement, saying Russian diesel sales would provide funds for the war and weaken efforts to reach peace.
The announcement came while Ukrainian and European officials were in the US for discussions about ending the war, and Zelensky said Ukraine's delegation had been used as a front for the deal.
Democrats and some Republicans also criticized the agreement, saying it could support Russia's war effort and conflict with US policy toward Moscow.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
- What
- Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel to the US and global markets; Zelensky criticized it.
- When
- October 9, 2026
- Where
- The agreement was announced on social media; Ukrainian and European officials were meeting in Miami.
- Why
- Trump said the agreement would reduce fuel prices. Zelensky said it would provide Russia with funds for its war and undermine peace efforts.
Donald Trump and the US-Russia agreement
Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine
Purpose and effect of the deal
Donald Trump and the US-Russia agreement
Trump said the diesel supply would help bring down fuel prices for Americans and the global market.
Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine
Zelensky said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would help fund the war and prolong it.
Implications for peace
Donald Trump and the US-Russia agreement
Trump presented the agreement as a way to lower fuel costs; the articles do not report him addressing Zelensky's criticism about its impact on peace efforts.
Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine
Zelensky said the agreement weakened efforts to end the war and called instead for reciprocal de-escalation, including a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure.
Allowing Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged.
Diesel prices for Americans and, indeed, the world, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST!
Failure to follow the law and the bipartisan will of Congress that only weeks ago passed legislation aimed at cutting off revenue for Russia’s war machine and curbing purchases of Russian oil and gas.
Propping up Putin’s war economy is morally wrong as he uses that money to bomb cities.
Trump announced an agreement with Putin for Russia to supply diesel to the US and global markets.
Zelensky criticized the agreement, saying it would support Russia's war effort and undermine peace efforts.
Ukrainian and European officials met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Miami to discuss proposals to end the war.
- Initial diesel supply
- More than 300,000 tons, according to Trump
- Further supply announced
- 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons immediately afterward
- Possible additional delivery
- 3 million tons within a short period, depending on the condition of Russian refineries
- US diesel price reported
- $6.52 per gallon last month, a record high, according to the Guardian
- Place of diplomatic meetings
- Miami
Sources
Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Draws Ukraine Criticism
Trump and Putin sign diesel deal, angering Ukraine and its allies
Zelensky decries US-Russia diesel deal: 'Gifts to Putin will not bring peace'
Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel
Zelenski califica de "regalo" a Putin el acuerdo de Trump para suministrar diésel ruso
Ukraine’s Zelensky says letting Russia sell diesel to US is ‘investment in war’
Zelenskiy says letting Russia sell diesel to US is 'investment in war'
Trump says Putin agrees to major release of diesel to US, global markets
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