World · 10/10/2026
Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal, Citing Lower US Fuel Prices
Trump says buying Russian diesel is essential to lower US fuel prices, but Zelenskyy sharply rejects the deal.
Why it matters
The deal pits Trump’s stated fuel-price goal against years of US and western pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine.
- ★Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to buy Russian diesel.
- ★Trump says the deal is essential to lower US fuel prices.
- ★Zelenskyy called the agreement “absolutely terrible” and “not fair and not honest”.