President Trump Announces Russia Diesel Deal

President Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to supply Russian diesel in stages, starting with more than 300,000 tons immediately. The Treasury Department issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel sales to the global market. The deal reverses years of Western pressure on Russian energy revenue after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It comes as diesel prices have surged during the Iran war, raising costs for farmers, truckers and consumer goods before the November midterms. Trump said the deal would cut fuel costs quickly, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it would help Russia prolong its war. The scale and delivery details remain uncertain, with the license running through April 2027.