'Good for Americans': US official defends Russia diesel deal, cites 'legal authority'

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Defending the diesel supply agreement with Russia, Scott Bessent highlights the Trump administration's strategy to alleviate fuel prices.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:23:47 UTC.

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  1. Ukraine says it won't stop attacking Russian oil resources amid diesel fuel deal with U.S.

  2. Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21

  3. 'Good for Americans': US official defends Russia diesel deal, cites 'legal authority'

  4. Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy

  5. Trump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts say

  6. Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections if Russia offers 60-day ceasefire

  7. Trump says Russia, Ukraine reach ‘energy ceasefire’ but gives no details

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