Zelenskyy says letting Russia sell diesel to US is 'investment in war'
The Treasury issued a license through April 2027 as diesel prices fell nearly 5% and Zelenskyy said the move funds Russia’s war.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply diesel to U.S. and global markets, with the Treasury Department issuing General License 135 authorizing transactions through April 7, 2027.
- Surging diesel prices, averaging $6.28 per gallon, prompted the administration to seek fuel relief ahead of midterm elections amid Strait of Hormuz energy disruptions from U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the deal as "an investment in a war that must be ended," arguing it funds Moscow while Ukrainian negotiators met U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida.
- The deal bypasses the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, signed three weeks ago to choke off Russian energy revenues, creating tension with Congress's legislative intent to pressure Moscow.
- Energy analysts warn the initial 300,000-ton shipment is modest compared to U.S. daily consumption, while Zelenskyy cautions that easing sanctions without de-escalation guarantees risks encouraging further Russian aggression.
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Trump–Putin fuel agreement sends 40,000 tonnes of Russian diesel towards Morocco as Europe questions the deal
Morocco has emerged as a destination for resumed Russian diesel exports following an agreement between Washington and Moscow to increase fuel supplies to global markets.
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