World · 10/10/2026
Trump Says Russian Diesel Sanctions Relief Aims to Lower Fuel Prices
Trump announced a deal with Putin to lift Russian diesel sanctions, saying it was essential to reduce US fuel prices.
Why it matters
The decision puts Trump’s stated fuel-price goal alongside sharp Ukrainian criticism over sanctions relief for Russia.
- ★Trump announced the deal on Truth Social.
- ★He said lifting Russian diesel sanctions was essential to lower US fuel prices.
- ★Zelenskyy called the decision weak and said peace talks in Miami served as a smokescreen.