# NATO chief says Russia-US diesel deal caused panic in Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/132333

- TASS, 2026-11-06 12:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2213861

> NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Moscow-Washington deal to supply Russian diesel had caused panic in Europe, adding that he was somewhat surprised. He declined to comment on the deal itself, citing the need to preserve unity within the alliance.

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