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Putin says Russia will supply diesel to US and global markets under six‑month sanction pause
Putin announced a diesel supply deal with the United States that lifts sanctions for half a year, while Trump mocked Ukraine’s criticism.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Russia has agreed to supply diesel to the United States and other global markets, suspending sanctions on its fuel exports for six months, Russian President Vladimir Putin said after a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday night.
What happened
During the call, Putin said Russia is ready to ship large volumes of diesel at market prices, a move he described as helping the global economy. The agreement lifts the sanctions that had barred Russian fuel exports, allowing Russia to sell diesel internationally for the next six months.
What the reports add
TimesNowNews noted that the deal creates a political split within the Western alliance, citing CNN’s analysis that the arrangement pushes a wedge into the coalition built to isolate Moscow. The outlet also reported that Trump mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s criticism, saying he had told Ukraine it could do what it wanted to Russia except hit refineries, and called for a new Ukrainian leader.
What was said
"Russia is ready to supply oil and petroleum products to the U.S. and the rest of the world," Putin told Trump, according to TimesNowNews.
"I am convinced the move will help the global economy," Putin added.
Trump responded to Zelensky’s criticism by mocking the Ukrainian president and suggesting Ukraine could act against refineries, TimesNowNews reported.
How it came about
The deal follows a period when Russia halted diesel exports to protect its own supply after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged refineries, which had previously made Russia the world’s second‑largest diesel exporter. Earlier this month, the Kremlin stopped all diesel shipments, a shock to markets that had relied on Russian fuel.
Key facts
- Russia will supply diesel to the US and global markets for six months without sanctions. (timesnownews.com)
- Putin said the move will help the global economy. (timesnownews.com)
- Trump mocked Zelensky’s criticism of the deal and suggested Ukraine could target refineries. (timesnownews.com)
Sources
- [1] timesnownews.com — originally reported as “Explained: What Russia Gets Out of Its Diesel Deal With the US”
