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Trump Waives Russia Sanctions, Approves Diesel Imports

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 2:34 AM UTC · How we work

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Starlink limits cripple defense

Donald Trump announced a waiver of sanctions on Russia, allowing Russian diesel imports and intensifying criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The waiver endangers Ukraine’s defense and pressures Kyiv toward surrender, with Zelenskyy calling Starlink limits a plan to cut off people.
Zelenskyy said Starlink limits and Patriot missiles cripple Ukraine’s ability to repel Russian attacks.
Ukraine struck a terminal with drones despite Trump’s demand to stop attacks on energy.

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Rubio Global Diesel

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a waiver of Russia sanctions, approved a Russian diesel purchase, and intensified criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Administration officials claim the diesel waiver is designed to pressure Russia into an energy ceasefire or reduce its war effort.
Marco Rubio said the diesel will be sold globally, not just to the United States.
U.S. diesel prices rose to near-record $6.33 per gallon, hurting American farmers.

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Zelensky Patriot Trade

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a waiver of Russia sanctions, approved a Russian diesel purchase, and criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy offered to cease attacks on Russian oil refineries if the United States provided additional Patriot interceptor missiles.
Ukraine launched a drone strike on Russian oil facilities near St. Petersburg, hitting a refinery.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said United States had not paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

Blindspot

U.S. diesel prices climbed to roughly $6.33 per gallon, a level officials said is creating a significant problem for American farmers.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left- and Center-leaning coverage.

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Starlink limits cripple defense

Donald Trump announced a waiver of sanctions on Russia, allowing Russian diesel imports and intensifying criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The waiver endangers Ukraine’s defense and pressures Kyiv toward surrender, with Zelenskyy calling Starlink limits a plan to cut off people.
Zelenskyy said Starlink limits and Patriot missiles cripple Ukraine’s ability to repel Russian attacks.
Ukraine struck a terminal with drones despite Trump’s demand to stop attacks on energy.

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