UPDATE 1-Kremlin says Russia restarts diesel exports after deal with Trump
The Kremlin confirmed that Russia has resumed diesel exports following an agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump. The move is intended to help stabilize global fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Why it matters
This development highlights the intersection of international energy markets, geopolitical diplomacy, and domestic U.S. electoral politics.
Kremlin says Russia restarts diesel exports after deal with Trump left U.S. President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin. File Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gu996i/article71589612.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-09-23T215100Z_460740872_RC2Z7GA62BPA_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-G20.JPG JEENAH MOON FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo President Trump is keen to lower U.S. diesel prices ahead of U.S. midterm elections on November 3 MOSCOW The Kremlin said on Thursday (October 15, 2026) that Russian diesel had begun to reach global markets following an agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump. Mr. Trump said last week that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets in an effort to lower fuel prices, while Moscow partially lifted its ban on diesel exports from October 10 following the agreement.
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