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Trump Signs Deal for 300,000 Tons Russian Diesel

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 22:58 UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump signed a diesel supply deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The agreement provides over 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States immediately.
An additional 500,000 tons will arrive in November, followed by 1 million tons later.
U.S. Treasury issued General License 135, granting a six-month exemption for Russian diesel exports.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the deal weak, saying it could fund Russia’s war.

History

During the October 1973 OPEC embargo, Saudi-led cuts raised oil prices from $3 to $12 per barrel and prompted U.S. rationing, Federal Energy Office and a drive for alternatives. That crisis created dependence on imported diesel, which President Trump revived in 2024 with a Putin-approved General License 135, a step Zelenskyy says could fund Russia’s war.

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Historical Context

During the October 1973 OPEC embargo, Saudi-led cuts raised oil prices from $3 to $12 per barrel and prompted U.S. rationing, Federal Energy Office and a drive for alternatives. That crisis created dependence on imported diesel, which President Trump revived in 2024 with a Putin-approved General License 135, a step Zelenskyy says could fund Russia’s war.

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