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Trump Allows Russia to Export 4.8 Million Tons Diesel

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 11:28 PM UTC · How we work

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Deal called gift

President Donald Trump announced on Oct 9, 2026 a diesel agreement with President Vladimir Putin, allowing up to 4.8 million tons of exports.
Dozen senators wrote a letter calling the deal “gift to adversary,” saying it would fund Russia’s war and affect U.S. diesel prices.
Senators warned could aid Russia’s ties with China, Iran, and North Korea.
The White House said the diesel would go to market, not the United States.

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Betrayal Threatens Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 9, 2026 a diesel agreement with President Vladimir Putin permitting Russia to export 4.8 million tons of diesel.
The deal is framed as a betrayal that endangers Ukraine’s peace talks and pushes fuel costs onto Americans.
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the lift a weak decision and said negotiators were a smokescreen.
President Donald Trump argued the deal would lower fuel prices after Iran war raised costs.

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Deal called gift

President Donald Trump announced on Oct 9, 2026 a diesel agreement with President Vladimir Putin, allowing up to 4.8 million tons of exports.
Dozen senators wrote a letter calling the deal “gift to adversary,” saying it would fund Russia’s war and affect U.S. diesel prices.
Senators warned could aid Russia’s ties with China, Iran, and North Korea.
The White House said the diesel would go to market, not the United States.

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