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“Facing criticism over the diesel deal with Russia, U.S.”

“Bipartisan US senators urge Trump to scrap Russian diesel deal AI generated WASHINGTON - Republican and Democratic US senators joined forces on Oct 13 to urge President Donald Trump to scrap his diesel deal with Russia, calling it a “betrayal” that would…”

“Earlier, Mr Trump insisted the deal with Russia to supply diesel was for “the world”.”

“15 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine after Trump-Putin diesel deal Zelenskyy says deal allows Russia to 'have even less respect for America' Russian strikes killed at least 15 people in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, a…”

“Russian strikes killed at least 15 people in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel that Kyiv warned would help bankroll Moscow’s war in Ukraine.”

“Trump announced on Friday that he had reached a deal to buy diesel from Russia, marking a significant departure from years of US pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.”

“Trump struck a deal to import tons of Russian diesel to the U.S. as a way to ease sky-high prices at the pumps for Americans ahead of the midterm Trump struck a deal to import tons of Russian diesel to the U.S. as a way to ease sky-high prices at the pumps…”

“Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned a U.S. deal for Russia to supply millions of barrels of diesel, which he said would fund the war with Ukraine and hurt efforts to end the conflict, even as he subsequently thanked Donald Trump for his work toward a…”

“Now, a Russian diesel deal and ‘energy ceasefire’ threatens to separate them further.”

“The ceasefire was announced after Trump struck a contentious deal that would allow Russia to supply more than 2.25 million barrels of diesel to American and global markets.”

“Trump has had particularly tough words for Zelensky in recent days, including saying “it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president” after Zelensky criticized a deal announced by Trump on Friday in which Russian diesel will be exported to the US.”

“Trump takes out political frustrations on Zelensky, Ukraine AI generated WASHINGTON - With the US president Donald Trump’s surprise deal on Russian diesel and his call for Volodymyr Zelensky to step down, Trump appears to be redirecting the frustrations of…”

“United States President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday, claiming that Zelenskyy’s months-long strikes on Russian refineries had hurt global diesel supplies.”

“…e erratic, contradictory and increasingly rapid changes in the proclamations from Donald Trump about Ukraine, and US diesel purchases from Russia, if it wasn't for the US making threats to Europe about cutting intelligence and military procurements to…”

“The ongoing talks have been overshadowed by the US-Russia diesel deal on Friday.”

“President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets in an effort to lower fuel prices, while his administration lifted sanctions on Russian fuel that were designed to deprive Moscow of revenues for the war.”

“The talks were overshadowed by United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of a deal with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to boost diesel supplies, underscoring how the conflict has become entwined with soaring energy prices.”

“The broad spike higher in diesel futures Tuesday came just two days after Trump announced a controversial deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, to increase diesel supplies in the United States by buying previously sanctioned Russian reserves.”

“Hours after Trump-Putin diesel deal, Ukraine strikes Russian fuel site Hours after US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease diesel sanctions, a Ukrainian drone strike set a fuel facility in Russia’s Rostov…”

“While threatening annihilation of Iran – which he has done before – Trump also predicted there would be a deal after the US midterm elections, arguing the Iranians were dragging it out to inflict political pain upon him via higher oil and petrol prices.”

“On Iran, Trump said the Islamic Republic could make a deal with the U.S. that would allow it to rebuild but predicted a deal won’t happen until after November’s midterm elections.”

“Trump hasn't obscured that his patience is being tested by Ukraine's targeting of Russia's diesel refineries - an issue that's added to the global oil markets' volatility - and Russia's targeting of Ukraine's energy grid.”

“Trump's remarks came after he reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to purchase diesel from Russia in a bid to ease rising fuel costs ahead of the US midterm elections.”

“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to President Donald Trump’s calls for new leadership in the war-torn country on Sunday, saying elections will be held if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a two-month ceasefire.”

“Mr Trump has sharpened his criticism of the wartime leader in recent days, blaming Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for high diesel prices in the US.”

“Ukraine says ready for ‘de-escalatory steps’ if Russia does same Kyiv demands genuine commitment from Moscow as Trump claims deal to halt refinery and grid attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukraine was ready to de-escalate the war with…”

“With international oil prices climbing again, Trump had at the weekend berated Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries, blaming them for causing a shortage in diesel fuel.”

“Trump had lashed out at Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky during a trip to Ireland on Sept 13, saying he had to do “one thing” and “stop knocking out diesel fuel” refineries in Russia due to growing shortages.”

“President Donald Trump said on Saturday (October 10, 2026) that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would like to reach a deal on the war with Ukraine, accusing leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy of resisting a compromise.”

“Neither Putin nor Trump wanted to hang up first, Kremlin aide says after 'very friendly' call Oct 10 - A conversation on Friday between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was "very substantive and friendly" and neither leader wanted to be…”

“US-Russia diesel deal Earlier on Friday, Donald Trump announced after the call with Putin that Russia agreed to deliver more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to American and global markets.”

“Donald Trump coerced G7 countries into a release of their emergency reserves of oil and diesel in an attempt to lower prices in the US ahead of the midterm elections.”

“Last week, Trump pressured Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel facilities amid the war, which Russia started when it invaded Ukraine in February 2022.”

“Europe on Friday caved to President Trump’s demand that it release barrels of diesel oil from reserves – but experts are warning it could have little to no effect on US prices at the pump.”

“Zelensky says 'not fair to normalise' ties with Russia before return to peace After the Trump administration invited Vladimir Putin to attend a G20 summit in Miami in December and discussed business deals with Russian envoys, Ukrainian president Volodymyr…”

“'Peace more important than economics' After the Trump administration invited Mr Putin to attend a G20 summit in Miami in December and discussed business deals with Russian envoys, Mr Zelenskyy urged Washington not to normalise relations with Russia before…”

“SUPPORT FROM EUROPE After the Trump administration invited Putin to attend a G20 summit in Miami in December and discussed business deals with Russian envoys, Zelenskiy urged Washington not to normalise relations with Russia before ensuring a return to peace.”

“Warning of new attacks Trump, whose approval ratings have slumped to a record low amid high petrol prices ahead of the US midterm elections in November, had expressed concern in recent days over the extensive damage done by Ukraine to Russia’s fuel-processing…”

“…lensky: 'It will no longer be the case that only the country under attack suffers' Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to Donald Trump’s Truth Social post about Russia “ losing control of its diesel oil industry”, warning that the “aggressor will suffer as…”

“Donald Trump is expected to press Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on an energy ceasefire during a face-to-face meeting this week during United Nations high-level week, as world diesel prices have soared due to the war in Iran, as well as Russia’s war in…”

“Trump is now buying diesel from Russia — in violation of US law — and so indirectly funding Putin’s war in Ukraine in order to try and offset the economic damage Trump’s own war in Iran has done.”

“…tings are in the doldrums; she will face tough questions about Trump’s foreign policy priorities, from how to end the war in Iran to his decision to buy diesel from Russia; the legal battle with CNN, MS Now, and Politico about access to the White House…”

“On Friday the US president announced a deal with Vladimir Putin to import diesel from Russia, dropping previous US sanctions.”

“Trump also said he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants to make a deal more than Zelensky.””

“Trump last week held a telephone conversation with the Russian President, following which he announced a proposed arrangement under which Russia would supply diesel fuel to American and global markets.”

“Trump's diesel deal has been blasted by both Republicans and Democrats for helping Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing laws and drawing the US closer to Russia.”

“Trump announced Friday that he struck a deal to buy Russian diesel with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to stop a spike in fuel prices ahead of the Nov. 3 U.S. elections.”

“And a bipartisan group of senators is calling on the Trump administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia despite a U.S. sanctions law.”

“Diesel's mostly been impacted by the Russia- Ukraine war and also by China's decision not to export diesel or gasoline into the marketplace.”

“Diesel's mostly been infected by the Russia-Ukraine war and also by China's decision not to export diesel or gasoline into the marketplace.”

“…, Justin Elliott, Brett Murphy, Joshua Kaplan, and Alex Mierjeski of ProPublica broke the news that Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin, spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the wedding of Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson in…”

“Washington: The wife of Donald Trump’s eldest son insisted there was nothing sinister about a controversial Russian oligarch paying for parts of their recent wedding celebrations, after it was revealed that an ally of Vladimir Putin bankrolled the luxurious…”

“Zelenskyy has to do one thing: He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia,"”

“However, there is no question that Trump tried to use Ukraine for deflection from Iran on Sunday when, on his trip to Ireland, he blamed Zelensky for “causing a shortage of diesel fuel” by continuing to order Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil processing…”

“Making matters worse for diesel prices is the war between Russia and Ukraine, and Kyiv’s effective long-range strike campaign targeting Russia’s refineries.”

“But Trump’s broadsides against Ukraine this week, while agreeing a diesel deal with Russia, obscure Washington’s broader plan to end the war, The Washington Post’s David Ignatius reported.”

“President Donald Trump said at the weekend he should be replaced as Ukraine’s leader, days after cutting a deal with Moscow to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports.”

“The Trump administration has pressured G7 allies to release more diesel stocks, issued an order to allow more widespread use of tax-free diesel, and announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia release some diesel supplies and drop some…”

“MORE REPUBLICANS SPEAK OUT AGAINST TRUMP’S RUSSIA DIESEL DEAL: Republican Sens.”

“The proposal follows talks in the United States last week at which Witkoff and Kushner told a Ukrainian delegation that a deal allowing Russian diesel exports was aimed at drawing Moscow back to negotiations.”

“… Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul bemoaned the US decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel as part of a deal to supply the US — seemingly struck as Trump panics about fuel prices with the Iran war still unresolved and a month to go until midterm…”

“His propensity to behave like a private client of the Putin regime can still shock, even if it no longer surprises, as with the sanctions-busting deal he struck last week to import billions of dollars of Russian diesel.”

“Ilhan Omar's D.C. home Monday, Trump's diesel deal with Russia frustrates European leaders.”

“The public show of support for Mr Zelensky comes after Mr Trump suggested Ukraine needs a new leader, claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted a peace deal more than the Kyiv government and announced plans to import Russian diesel.”

“Paul Casey, Callala Bay As if Trump’s deal to purchase diesel fuel from Putin isn’t bad enough and such a betrayal of the Ukrainians, it is awful to hear that the first diesel shipment arrived only 24 hours after Trump announced the purchase on Truth Social.”

“President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russia to buy Russian diesel.”

“Today in Focus: The Latest Trump rewards Putin and betrays Ukraine with Russia diesel deal Donald Trump’s deal to buy Russian diesel has been met with fury from Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said it was ‘a weak decision’ and would generate ‘billions’ in extra…”

“Next, Trump asked Russia to release extra oil, which Vladimir Putin is only too happy to do.”

“Prices jumped despite President Donald Trump’s announcement on social media Friday that he struck a deal to buy Russian diesel with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to tamp down a spike in fuel prices ahead of the Nov. 3 US midterm elections.”

“Doubts surrounding US President Donald Trump’s claim of an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia, following his surprise announcement of a deal to buy diesel from Moscow, further unsettled investors.”

“But, at the same time, President Donald Trump has also sent shock waves through Europe by agreeing to a deal to buy diesel from Russia in a bid to try lower prices in the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections.”

“In an attempt to lower diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections, Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian oil, which marked a reversal in years of tension with Russia over the war with Ukraine.”

“In order to try to sweeten the US electorate, Trump has done a deal with President Putin so that Russia will release supplies of diesel Last night Trump caused further confusion by claiming that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking each other’s…”

“On Friday, the US president, Donald Trump, attempted to ease pressure at the pump for US drivers by announcing a deal for Russian deal, in a move which infuriated the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.”

“…in the Middle East are threatening to override hopes that a deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to partially ease the US ban on Russian diesel could help relieve tightening supplies and lower prices ahead of the US…”

“Ukraine hit Russia's Novoshakhtinsk oil terminal - a key export hub - hours after relations between Trump and Zelensky soured over a diesel deal for Russia to supply diesel to the US Russia struck Kharkiv's main power plant just hours after Trump announced an…”

“Trump's cynical ploy For all Donald Trump's talk of a Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire', his main priorities lie elsewhere.”

“Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russia to allow it to release diesel fuel to the global market may be breaking the law.”

“Trump on Friday announced a deal with Russia that would provide even more diesel to global markets and a temporary waiver of US sanctions designed to deprive Moscow of revenues for its war on Ukraine.”

“Investors will also have to digest developments in the oil market, after Donald Trump struck a controversial deal with Russia on Moscow’s exports of diesel.”

“Then he announced a deal with Russia to buy diesel.”

“Trump, who last week announced a diesel supply deal with Russia, called for Ukraine to replace Zelenskiy and railed against Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.”

“…urnham reiterates ‘complete solidarity’ with Zelensky after Trump clash AI generated LONDON - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Oct 10 told Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky he had his “complete solidarity” after he clashed with US President Donald Trump over…”

“Incoming White House press secretary Katie Zacharia pledged to get to work immediately when she takes over the podium on Monday, defending President Donald Trump's recent diesel deal as a move she says will help lower gas and grocery prices.”

“Rubio delivered his speech as Trump struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to sell diesel fuel to the US and global markets despite sanctions on Russia.”

“The warnings come as the Iran war sends diesel prices soaring, squeezing American truckers even as President Donald Trump predicts oil prices will fall "like a stone" amid expectations that the conflict could soon end.”

“All the rest: TRUMP TURNS TO RUSSIA TO LOWER DIESEL PRICES: Just minutes ago, President Donald Trump said Russia will be supplying more than 1 million tons of diesel to the U.S. and global marketplace to help lower soaring prices.”

“Oil and diesel costs have spiked partly because of the war on Iran and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the latter of which he promised to solve within 24 hours of taking office but has since struggled to help end.”

“Donald Trump is a friendly boss; he lets his top aides freelance.”

“He noted that US President Donald Trump has pressed his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, repeatedly in September for an “energy truce” with Russia, since diesel prices have become a political problem for Trump ahead of the November midterm…”

“Washington: The Trump administration’s talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine have expanded to include a multibillion-dollar oil deal that would benefit Middle Eastern business executives with ties to the two main US negotiators, Steve Witkoff and…”

“With Russia banning the export of Diesel till October end, the administration is asking for help from its European allies Many truck drivers including 40-year-old Renardo Harmon from Atlanta will have to shut down their business if fuel prices continue to…”

“While crude continues to reach the market, diesel and other refined fuels remain in short supply following damage in refinery infrastructure in the Gulf and Russia.”

“Axios and CNN both reported, citing unidentified US officials, that Trump was willing to give Iran sanctions relief and free Iranian funds as part of a final deal on the condition that Iran showed “concrete progress” on the nuclear issue.”

“Trump approved US officials to strike lucrative deals for Russian oil, diesel and rare earth minerals, even as Moscow keeps bombing Ukrainian cities.”

“The cost of diesel has risen steadily in recent weeks due to the impact on global supplies from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and from renewed hostilities in the Middle East.”

““Global diesel markets are already dealing with major disruptions to Russian and Middle Eastern exports,””

“- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The price of diesel will hit a record high today as fears grow that low stocks may dwindle further if Donald Trump imposes an export ban as the Iran war drags on.”

“…out the upcoming elections and not international diplomacy: Trump’s speech was intended for domestic rather than international consumption, and it contained no good news for Republicans—rather the opposite, in fact: Trump reiterated his insistence that he…”

“President Trump has urged Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, blaming the shock-and-awe offensive for skyrocketing diesel fuel prices.”

“Diesel prices per gallon surpassed $6 this month after Russian President Vladimir Putin instituted his own diesel export ban, with Russia typically exporting more diesel than any other country in the world apart from the United States.”

“Von der Leyen personally struck a deal with President Donald Trump last year that included a commitment for the EU to buy $750 billion worth of American energy over three years.”

“Trump on Tuesday told reporters that “I've called for that too,” although Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration was still exploring how it might lower diesel prices.”

“We get it: With midterm elections approaching, Trump is worried about oil prices, particularly diesel, so he doesn’t want Russian oil sites targeted.”

“The move comes as Washington struggles to secure a deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Trump insisting that he is working with both sides to stop the war.”

“Trump did not impose tariffs on oil or potash, because he can’t afford to increase diesel, gasoline or fertilizer prices.”

“Russia has been forced to deal with the crisis by rationing fuel and also allowing the production of lower quality energy, allowing higher-sulphur grades of gasoline to be produced for the first time since 2016.”

“Trump has been pushing both Ukraine and Russia to halt strikes on energy infrastructure, arguing it has been pushing up the price of diesel in the U.S.”

“…on said the "main objective" of his meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday was "to find the right deal in order to open" the Strait of Hormuz and address the escalating global energy crisis that has caused the price of gas, diesel and jet fuel to…”

““A trade war with Canada, an obsession with the Kennedy Center, if it’s not demolished like the East Wing, then there’s the grift, the self-dealing, a Russian oligarch paying for Trump’s son’s wedding party, billions of dollars made by the Trump family.”

““Russia has unfortunately lost control of its Diesel Oil Industry due to its War with Ukraine,””

“Chuck Grassley of Iowa has called on President Donald Trump to place an embargo on diesel exports to help lower prices.”

“While Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for the soaring prices of gasoline and diesel (and told Ukraine to stop targeting Russia’s refineries) Russia produces less than half the volumes of diesel of the Middle Eastern exporters.”

“(Begin VT) DONALD TRUMP (President of the United States): Actually, that's the war that's driving up the diesel prices, but it's all going to end very soon.”

“Sheldon Whitehouse warned that, even if the Senate can strike a deal on permitting in the next couple days, the effort could all be for naught if the House doesn’t decide to take action.”

“Russia is now importing diesel from India, competing for supply on the world market.”

“DIESEL AND FUEL PRICES KEEP RISING, WITH LITTLE RELIEF IN SIGHT: GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan is warning that gas and diesel prices could spike over the next 48 hours, reaching new all-time highs.”

“US President Donald Trump has said "the world's diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran".”

“- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The US military is running short of ammunition after its conflict with Iran, defence officials said, despite President Donald Trump's insistence that US stockpiles remain fully replenished.”

“Trump also accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of causing a diesel shortage with strikes on Russian refineries.”

“It came despite Donald Trump on Monday announcing a deal between Ukraine and Russia not to hit each other’s energy targets, while insisting that he believed a politically sensitive rise in US diesel fuel prices was being driven by the conflict in Europe…”

“Trump claims oil price rise is due to war between Russia and Ukraine not Iran US president Donald Trump has claimed the world’s Diesel prices have risen mostly due to the war between Russia and Ukraine and not due to war in Iran.”

“…ty challenges with a protest and other major events planned Trump wants Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel President Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce…”