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Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin, reversing years of pressure on Russia over Ukraine war

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What happened

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to US and global markets in an effort to cut fuel prices before November's midterm elections.

Key facts

  • US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to US and global markets in an effort to cut fuel prices before November's midterm elections.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:24 UTC.

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  1. Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 3 people as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating attacks

  2. Trump says Putin agrees to supply Russian diesel to US and global markets

  3. Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid soaring US fuel prices

  4. Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin, reversing years of pressure on Russia over Ukraine war

  5. Trump says Russia to immediately supply diesel to U.S. after talks with Putin

  6. Trump strikes deal with Putin to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets

  7. Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'

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