Russian Diesel Not for Us, but for World Markets: Trump
The temporary licence covers Russian-origin diesel transactions until April 7, 2027, while critics say the move could aid Moscow’s war effort.
- On October 9, 2026, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply diesel to global markets, with the Treasury Department issuing a license easing sanctions until April 7, 2027.
- Last month, Congress passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which President Trump signed into law to apply economic pressure on Russia; the new diesel arrangement directly counters this bipartisan legislative strategy.
- The initial 300,000 tons of Russian diesel equals over 2 million barrels, covering less than one day of American consumption; Forbes estimates the fuel would last 11 minutes on the global market, offering negligible price relief.
- Senators including Susan Collins and Angus King wrote to Trump on Tuesday, terming the Russia deal a "gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our allies" while urging the White House to rescind the authorization.
- Future deliveries of 500,000 tons next month and 1 million tons in December will test the administration's balance of energy and geopolitical costs, as senators warn Russia's revenue will finance its war of attrition against Ukraine.
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Trump tries different approach with Russia to bring Americans relief amid ongoing war with Ukraine
Donald Trump's Russian diesel deal with Vladimir Putin faces bipartisan opposition as lawmakers question whether easing Russia sanctions will lower prices or aid Ukraine peace.
According to the CNBC, the US President's decision raised doubts about Washington's reliability as Kiev's most important military partner.
The President of the United States has frozen the application of a law providing for heavy sanctions against importers of Russian hydrocarbons. After the agreement announced on 11 October to buy diesel from Russia, Donald Trump multiplied the parades to show that he is sensitive to the cost of living, a great concern of Americans upstream of the Midterms, on 3 November.
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