Trump’s diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over Ukraine
A new diesel supply agreement between Donald Trump and Russia has created diplomatic friction with European leaders. While the U.S. claims the deal will lower fuel prices, European officials view it as a political move that undermines their unified stance against Russia regarding the war in Ukraine.
Why it matters
The deal highlights a growing geopolitical rift between the U.S. and Europe regarding energy policy and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Trump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced, while Europe devotes summit to funding Ukraine.
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Russia has claimed it can supply even more diesel to the global market than the quantities agreed with United States President Donald Trump.
“By the end of the year, we could reach supply volumes of 3.5 million tonnes per month to global markets, just as was the case before the crisis,” Alexander Novak, Russian deputy prime minister, told the news programme Vesti on Monday.
President Vladimir Putin and Trump spoke on Friday on an agreement expected to bring 300,000 tonnes of diesel to global markets in October, half a million tonnes in November, and a million tonnes in December.
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