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Germany says it will keep sanctions on Russia after US diesel move
Germany said it will keep its sanctions against Russia, despite a US decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian fuel.
The move followed President Donald Trump’s announcement that Russia would supply diesel to global markets to help lower fuel prices.
The sanctions were imposed over Russia’s war on Ukraine and are intended to limit Moscow’s revenue.
Germany said its support for Ukraine would not change and that it would work with European partners on further sanctions.
It also said Germany has not imported Russian oil or oil products since 2023 and does not depend on them for supply.
Diesel prices have risen sharply, creating political pressure for Trump’s fellow Republicans ahead of the November 3 congressional elections.
A German industry group said the Russian deliveries were unlikely to have a significant effect on prices in Germany.
Germany said it would maintain sanctions against Russia despite US President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States would temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel.
Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said Germany would continue working with European partners on further sanctions and that support for Ukraine remained unchanged.
A spokesperson for Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said Germany had imported no Russian oil or oil products since 2023 and that its supply was diversified.
Trump said Russia would provide diesel for the United States and global markets, including more than 300,000 tonnes immediately, another 500,000 tonnes in November and one million tonnes shortly afterward.
Germany's Fuels and Energy trade association expected the deal to have no significant effect on global markets or prices at German petrol stations.
- Who
- The German government, US President Donald Trump and Russia
- What
- Germany reaffirmed its sanctions against Russia after Trump announced a temporary US waiver for Russian diesel
- When
- October 10, 2026
- Where
- Germany, the United States and Russia
- Why
- Trump said Russian diesel supplies would help lower fuel prices; Germany said it would keep its sanctions and support for Ukraine
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The federal government remains committed to the decisions on sanctions against Russia and is working with its European partners on further sanctions.
Germany stands unreservedly by the sanctions packages.
Given the quantities reported as agreed, we expect no significant impact on the global market and prices.
An EU import ban on Russian diesel has been in force, according to the Fuels and Energy trade association.
Trump announced a temporary US sanctions waiver for Russian fuel and said Russia had agreed to supply diesel.
Germany said it would maintain sanctions against Russia and continue supporting Ukraine.
Trump said a further 500,000 tonnes of Russian diesel would be supplied.
- German government spokesperson
- Stefan Kornelius
- Diesel supply announced for immediate delivery
- More than 300,000 tonnes
- Further supply announced for November
- 500,000 tonnes
- Additional supply announced afterward
- 1 million tonnes
- EU import ban on Russian diesel
- In force since February 5, 2023
- US congressional elections
- November 3, 2026
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