# Trump eases sanctions for Russian diesel deal, drawing Kyiv's ire

https://mins.news/en/item/94962

- CGTN, 2026-10-10 10:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-10/Trump-eases-sanctions-to-buy-Russian-diesel-drawing-Kyiv-s-ire-1R83pq4LsiI/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Trump says the United States will buy more than 300,000 metric tonnes of Russian diesel, with further deliveries potentially bringing the total to 3 million tonnes. The Treasury eased sanctions to permit imports through April 7. Zelenskyy called the move a “weak decision,” while Republican Don Bacon criticized it as rewarding Putin. Trump said additional supplies depend on Russian refinery conditions and that the deal could lower fuel prices.

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