Trump announces deal with Putin to supply Russian diesel to US

Trump posted on Truth Social that Russia will supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel, a move condemned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:07:28 GMT

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia will supply the United States and the global market with large quantities of diesel fuel, according to his post on Truth Social. The announcement, made ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, was described as a step to lower soaring fuel prices.

What happened

Trump wrote that Russia agreed to immediately deliver over 300,000 tons of diesel, an additional 500,000 tons in November, and 1,000,000 tons thereafter. He added that, based on the condition of Russian diesel refineries, a further 3,000,000 tons would be supplied "within a short period of time." The deal was presented as a way to bring diesel prices down for American consumers, especially farmers, ranchers and truckers.

What the reports add

The Guardian reported that Zelenskyy called the deal "absolutely terrible" and "not fair and not honest," saying it undermines Western pressure on Moscow. The New York Post noted that the announcement came after Trump signed the "Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," which imposes a 500% tariff on Russian goods but allows the president to waive provisions.

What was said

"I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter," Trump wrote on Truth Social, as reported by both outlets.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the agreement as "absolutely terrible" and "not fair and not honest," according to the Guardian.

How it came about

Trump’s diesel push follows a series of recent moves. On 2 October, Felo reported that the president said the U.S. might ask Europe to release diesel reserves as prices hit a record $6.53 per gallon. The next day, the G7 pledged to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel after Trump threatened to cut U.S. diesel exports to Europe. On 7 October, Trump scheduled a call with Putin over a Siberian plague case, showing continued high‑level contact between the two leaders. The diesel deal was announced the day after Trump downplayed an Iran peace deal at a rally in San Antonio, highlighting the administration’s focus on energy costs ahead of the midterms.

Key facts

Trump announced that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to the US and global market. (theguardian.com)
Zelenskyy called the deal "absolutely terrible" and "not fair and not honest". (theguardian.com)
The deal includes an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1,000,000 tons thereafter, plus a potential 3,000,000‑ton delivery later. (nypost.com)