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“The two leaders agreed that the US would buy hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel and push it onto the global market.”

“Trump has also temporarily waived sanctions on Russian diesel, allowing large quantities to flow into global markets in a bid to lower fuel prices ahead of US elections early next month.”

“'Signing that document at this time will do that, and I can sign it later, or any time that I want!' In an extraordinary Truth Social tirade on Sunday afternoon, Trump insisted he was making headway in negotiations to end the four-and-a-half-year conflict…”

“First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows Oct 23 - The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking…”

“The first shipment of Russian diesel bound for the US, as part of a deal brokered with Moscow by President Trump, is aboard a tanker bound for New York, according to ship-tracking data.”

“As announced by Trump on October 9, Russia was to "immediately export" 300,000 metric tons, or 2.25 million barrels, of diesel to the US and global markets, followed by 500,000 tons in November and another 1 million tons "immediately thereafter".”

“From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a diesel deal that could help Russia fund its war, it has been a damaging week for ties between Kyiv and its most important ally, Washington.”

“Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with Zelenskyy in recent days, blaming the war between Russia and Ukraine for high global energy prices.”

“…t threatens vital support for Kyiv WASHINGTON/KYIV, Oct 17 - From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a diesel deal that could help Russia fund its war, it has been a bad week for ties between Kyiv and its most important ally,…”

“…y Rubio's Jamnagar visit is aligned to three goals that the US appears to be pursuing: reducing India's dependence on Russian crude, encouraging greater imports of Venezuelan and American oil, and advancing a trade deal in which energy cooperation could…”

“An elusive US-India trade deal Since taking office for a second time in 2025, Trump has gone back and forth on tariff threats with India over what he considers to be unfair trade practices, along with India's continued purchases of Russian oil amid the war in…”

“…lier this month, as Ukrainian negotiators arrived in Miami for talks with Trump's all-purpose envoys Witkoff and Jared Kushner, they were blindsided by the news that the president had just struck a deal with Vladimir Putin to open US markets to Russian…”

“Zelenskyy and Trump have endured a volatile relationship since the US president began his second term in January last year, but it has soured further in recent weeks after Trump struck a diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin and criticised the…”

“The latest strain in relations came after Mr Trump struck a deal to buy Russian diesel, which critics at home and abroad warn will be used to fund Mr Putin's war machine.”

“The latest strain in relations came after Mr Trump struck a deal to buy Russian diesel, which critics at home and aboard warn will be used to fund Mr Putin’s war machine.”

“Earlier this month, the Trump administration also eased some preexisting sanctions to facilitate a deal to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets, issuing a license authorizing transactions related to its sale and delivery through April 2027.”

“Earlier this month, Trump announced several deals attempting to lower diesel prices, including promoting greater use of “red dye” diesel fuel normally reserved for off-highway use, temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian diesel imports, and now a one-time,…”

“This time, they said, the Russian leader preyed on Trump’s fears over low approval ratings and sky-high energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections, offering a deal on Russian diesel fuel that will supply just a fraction of America’s daily consumption and…”

“That rebuke followed Trump’s announcement of a deal to import Russian diesel fuel in a long-shot effort to curb high gas prices.”

“The drop in oil prices comes as Trump on Friday signed an executive order waiving sanctions and tariffs on Russia.”

“On 9 October, Trump and Putin struck a deal to allow imports of Russian diesel into the US to curb petrol prices that have soared in the wake of the war in Iran.”

“Waiving sanctions on Russia Zelenskyy also said other US actions, such as signing a deal to import Russian diesel and waiving sanctions on Russia that had been slated to take effect this week, will hurt Ukraine.”

“Mr Trump claims Ukraine's strikes have been pushing up global oil prices, although experts contend the largest rises are actually linked to the US president's war with Iran.”

“The waiver follows a deal Trump struck with Russia last week that permitted the country to sell diesel products to the US and the global market amid fuel shortages, drawing further criticism from lawmakers across the aisle.”

“The waiver came days after a deal with Putin to release hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel fuel onto the global market as fuel prices soar.”

“A Russian oil terminal and a data centre in St Petersburg were set ablaze after Ukraine launched a massive drone attack Smoke rises above the city following an air attack on the oil terminal in Saint Petersburg Mr Trump hopes to lower fuel prices in the US…”

“Trump recently announced a diesel deal with Putin to import Russian energy in a long-shot effort to curb high gas prices in the US that are roiling the midterm elections on 3 November.”

“… comes as Trump has in recent days demanded Zelensky quit as leader, signed a 'treacherous' deal with Putin to buy Russian diesel, blamed Zelensky for spiralling energy prices, and surprised him with a fabricated ceasefire – which Russia has since…”

“After years of consumer prices rising faster in big US cities, Trump’s war against Iran and global tariffs have made rural America ground zero for the fallout from the inflation bomb – and at a particularly tricky time for Republicans as they try to defend…”

“The Trump administration has made several efforts to lower prices at the pump for consumers, including making a deal for Russian diesel, pressing Europe to release emergency stock, and temporarily expanding access to dyed diesel.”