Trump says Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs

President Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release millions of tons of diesel fuel into the global market to combat record-high prices. The agreement involves a phased release of fuel starting with 300,000 tons immediately, coinciding with a U.S. Treasury Department waiver of energy sanctions on Russia. While Putin expressed confidence the deal would aid the global economy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the move as a sign of weakness that rewards Russian aggression. The announcement comes as diesel prices reached record highs above $6 per gallon, impacting agriculture and transportation sectors.

President Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release millions of tons of diesel fuel into the global market to combat record-high prices. The agreement involves a phased release of fuel starting with 300,000 tons immediately, coinciding with a U.S. Treasury Department waiver of energy sanctions on Russia. While Putin expressed confidence the deal would aid the global economy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the move as a sign of weakness that rewards Russian aggression. The announcement comes as diesel prices reached record highs above $6 per gallon, impacting agriculture and transportation sectors.