U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' Italy PM Meloni says
Meloni said the agreement could give Moscow new revenue and weaken sanctions as the United States seeks lower fuel prices.
- On Wednesday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the US-Russia diesel agreement as a "very risky choice" that undermines efforts to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table with Ukraine.
- The United States and Russia announced an agreement last week for Moscow to supply over 300,000 metric tons of diesel, with President Donald Trump stating the move aims to reduce energy prices before midterm elections.
- Ahead of an European Union summit, Meloni told the Italian parliament the deal provides Moscow with legitimacy and generates war revenue, stating "the outcome of this decision is uncertain, while the risks are clear."
- Condemning the decision, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argued that allowing Russia to sell petroleum products acts as an investment in a war that should be ended, not prolonged.
- To negotiate on Europe's behalf, Meloni suggested the 27 EU member states appoint an "authoritative figure," proposing that Germany, France, and Great Britain could lead with an official mandate.
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Giorgia Meloni also urges member states to appoint representative to speak on behalf of EU
He warned that the agreement legitimizes Moscow and secures it new revenue for the war in Ukraine – He called for a coordinated European response to high energy costs
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Times of IndiaItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni questions US-Russian diesel deal
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the diesel supply deal between United States and Russia as a “very risky choice,” which runs counter to efforts to force Russia to negotiate with Ukraine. The diesel deal would see Russia supplying more than 300,000 metric tons of diesle to the US and the globe. US president Donald Trump said the deal would lower prices at home. The Italian PM emphasised the need for "an authoritative leader" for the Eu…
U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is "very risky choice," Italy PM Meloni says
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