# Trump’s Russian diesel plan, at Ukraine’s expense, stirs controversy in the US

https://mins.news/en/item/98043

- France 24, 2026-10-13 13:26 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/trump-s-use-of-russian-diesel-fuel-at-ukraine-s-expense-sparks-controversy-in-the-us

> Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has drawn fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the approaching midterms pressure his administration. His handling of the Ukraine war is also contentious, amid calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims that an energy ceasefire was announced without clear agreement among the parties.

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