# Meloni warns Trump’s Russian diesel deal is ‘very risky’ and legitimises Moscow

https://mins.news/en/item/100351

- euronews, 2026-10-14 19:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/meloni-warns-trumps-russian-diesel-deal-is-very-risky-and-legitimises-moscow

> Italy’s prime minister criticised the US-Russia diesel deal, warning that it undermines sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin responded with criticism.

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