# Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws growing opposition

https://mins.news/en/item/95903

- BBC Chinese, 2026-10-12 05:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cm4g1d4p2k2no/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Donald Trump plans to import diesel from Russia as the Iran war drives up energy prices, drawing criticism from US lawmakers in both parties and international leaders. The deal would bring Russian fuel shipments while the US suspends sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Volodymyr Zelensky called it a major gift to Vladimir Putin; Trump says it will help lower prices.

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