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Trump Announces 2.2 Million Barrels Diesel Export Deal to Russia

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 10:03 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump announced a diesel export deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The deal authorizes roughly 2.2 million barrels, less than one day of U.S. diesel demand.
Seven senators said the agreement breaches the 2022 Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act and could fund Russia’s war.
President Trump blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high diesel prices and urged his replacement.

History

Historical Context

Following Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, the United States and EU imposed major targeted economic sanctions while oil prices fell from $100 to $60 per barrel. The measures squeezed Russia’s $400 billion reserves and helped trigger a 3.7 % GDP decline in 2015, framing President Donald Trump’s 2024 diesel-export pact with Vladimir Putin.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump announced a diesel export deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The deal authorizes roughly 2.2 million barrels, less than one day of U.S. diesel demand.
Seven senators said the agreement breaches the 2022 Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act and could fund Russia’s war.
President Trump blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high diesel prices and urged his replacement.

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