Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
President Trump has announced a deal to import diesel from Russia to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections. This move marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, potentially undermining recent sanctions aimed at curbing Russia's energy revenues during the war in Ukraine.
Why it matters
The decision challenges bipartisan sanctions policy and risks diplomatic friction with Ukraine, highlighting the tension between domestic economic pressures and foreign policy objectives.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
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