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Trump, Putin agree on deal to release Russian diesel to US, world markets

DW9 October 2026, 19:29 UTCRussia

Russia will supply diesel to global markets in a bid to lower prices, US President Donald Trump has said. The move reverses years of pressure on the Russian economy following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Vladimir PutinGovernment leadersRussia8 October 2026, 22:33 UTC
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