Brief
UK says it will keep toughest sanctions on Russia after Trump diesel deal
Britain said it will continue working with allies to support Ukraine while keeping pressure on Moscow.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The United Kingdom announced it will "maintain pressure on Russia" through its toughest sanctions regime after former President Donald Trump revealed a deal to buy diesel from Moscow.
What happened
Trump said Russia will supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and a further million tonnes thereafter. The announcement came on Friday amid rising fuel prices and ahead of the US mid‑term elections.
What the reports add
Standard.co.uk reported that the UK government spokesperson described Britain’s position as "could not be clearer" and stressed continued military and financial support for Ukraine. The spokesperson also said the sanctions would increase the cost of Putin’s aggression and aim for a "just and lasting peace".
What was said
Trump wrote on Truth Social that the deal would bring "Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be coming down, in record numbers, and fast". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the move, saying it "plays into Russia’s hands" and that "Gifts to Putin will not bring peace". The UK spokesperson reiterated that Ukraine has shown seriousness about peace while Russia continues attacks on civilians.
How it came about
The diesel agreement follows a series of US‑Russia energy talks reported by Felo News on 2 Oct, and comes after Trump signed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia in September.
Key facts
- The UK pledged to keep its toughest sanctions on Russia after Trump's diesel deal (standard.co.uk)
- Trump announced Russia will deliver over 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, 500,000 tonnes in November and a further million tonnes later (standard.co.uk)
- Ukrainian President Zelensky said the deal "plays into Russia’s hands" and called it an "obvious weakness" (standard.co.uk)
- The UK spokesperson said Britain will continue supporting Ukraine militarily and financially (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “UK pledges to ‘maintain pressure on Russia’ after Trump diesel deal with Moscow”
