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Trump Signs Order Waiving Sanctions for Russian Diesel Imports

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC · How we work

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Trump imports diesel

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel, beginning with over 300,000 tons on October 9.
The agreement adds 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons thereafter.
Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the diesel deal could fund Russia’s war and ease sanctions relief.

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White House Limits Starshield

The White House ordered limits on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite service for Ukraine, cutting bandwidth overnight on Oct. 14.
Ukrainian adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said the restriction disrupted several missions because forces received no warning.
Derkach warned slower Starlink speeds prevented Ukraine from shooting down some Russian drones.
Officials claimed missed ballistic-missile warnings caused civilian deaths in Ukraine.
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Trump imports diesel

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel, beginning with over 300,000 tons on October 9.
The agreement adds 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons thereafter.
Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the diesel deal could fund Russia’s war and ease sanctions relief.

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