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UK opposes Trump plan to buy diesel from Russia, Streeting says
The UK does not support US President Donald Trump's proposed deal to buy millions of tonnes of diesel from Russia, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said.
The plan is intended to lower fuel prices in the United States, which have risen during the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the deal could give Moscow money to buy military equipment and continue its war against Ukraine.
Trump suggested Ukraine should choose a new leader who could reach a deal with Russia.
Streeting said Ukrainians should decide who leads their country and argued that allies should put more pressure on Russia to end the war and protect Ukraine's freedom.
He also said the UK would try to bring Washington and Kyiv together when they disagree.
Streeting said the United States continues to support Ukraine with weapons, intelligence and diplomatic efforts.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the UK does not support Donald Trump’s proposed deal to buy diesel from Russia.
The deal would see the US purchase millions of tonnes of diesel from Russia and is aimed at lowering fuel prices in America.
Streeting said allies should increase pressure on Russia to shorten the war and secure Ukraine’s freedom.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the deal would give Moscow funds to buy military equipment.
Streeting said responsibility for the war lies with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his imperialist ambitions.
- Who
- UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the UK opposes the deal. US President Donald Trump is pursuing it with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- What
- The proposed deal would see the US buy millions of tonnes of diesel from Russia.
- When
- Streeting made the remarks on Sunday, according to the article. The publication date was 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Streeting spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House.
- Why
- Trump’s deal is aimed at lowering fuel prices in America, which have risen following the US and Israel’s conflict with Iran. Streeting said allies should instead increase pressure on Russia.
UK government
Donald Trump
The diesel deal
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Streeting said the UK does not support the deal and that allies should increase pressure on Russia.
Donald Trump
Trump’s deal would have the US purchase millions of tonnes of Russian diesel to lower fuel prices in America.
In these situations we see it as our role and our responsibility to try and bring our friends back together again.
Strength is the best form of deterrence.
The US is our closest ally but even close allies can disagree.
If you want a peaceful world, you don't do that sort of deal - you properly fund defence and prepare for war.
Fuel prices in America rose, and Trump’s diesel deal was aimed at lowering them.
Streeting said the UK did not support Trump’s proposed deal in an interview with BBC Radio 4.
- Proposed purchase
- Millions of tonnes of diesel
- Deal participants
- Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
- UK position
- Streeting said the UK does not support the deal
- Fuel-price context
- Prices in America rose following the US and Israel’s conflict with Iran
- Ukraine’s concern
- Zelensky said Moscow could use the funds to source new military equipment
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