# Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel for US benefit, Rubio says

https://mins.news/en/item/105957

- TASS, 2026-10-19 09:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2203995

> US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Donald Trump ordered sanctions on Russian diesel removed because the move benefits Washington. Rubio cited rising global demand and said the 30-day moratorium would allow more Russian diesel deliveries to enter the global market.

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