Politics · October 9, 2026
To get diesel flowing, Trump eased sanctions on Russia. Here's what Putin agreed to
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President Donald Trump has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian diesel fuel until April 7, 2027, in an effort to lower global energy prices. The U.S. Treasury Department issued a license authorizing the sale and importation of Russian diesel following an agreement where Vladimir Putin pledged to release fuel supplies and lift a domestic export ban. While diesel futures dropped 4% following the news, the move has drawn criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who characterized it as a sign of weakness that supports Russia's war effort.
President Donald Trump has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian diesel fuel until April 7, 2027, in an effort to lower global energy prices. The U.S. Treasury Department issued a license authorizing the sale and importation of Russian diesel following an agreement where Vladimir Putin pledged to release fuel supplies and lift a domestic export ban. While diesel futures dropped 4% following the news, the move has drawn criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who characterized it as a sign of weakness that supports Russia's war effort.