# Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom

https://mins.news/en/video/94345

- France 24 English, 2026-10-10 09:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fi9qby3kME

> US President Donald Trump said Friday he had secured Russia’s agreement to release a large amount of diesel. He eased war sanctions on Moscow as part of a push to cut energy costs before the midterm elections.

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