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Trump Announces Energy Cease-Fire, Waives Russian Diesel Sanctions

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy cease-fire limiting attacks to oil refineries and pumping stations.
Donald Trump waived U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel, which critics say could give Vladimir Putin $4 billion.
Rep. Michael McCaul and other lawmakers urged implementing the Lindsey Graham sanctions bill by October 18.
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the diesel waiver weak and said Russia broke the cease-fire by striking gas facilities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy cease-fire limiting attacks to oil refineries and pumping stations.
Donald Trump waived U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel, which critics say could give Vladimir Putin $4 billion.
Rep. Michael McCaul and other lawmakers urged implementing the Lindsey Graham sanctions bill by October 18.
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the diesel waiver weak and said Russia broke the cease-fire by striking gas facilities.