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WASHINGTON, D.C. (ASN NEWS USA)— President Trump has announced a controversial deal for Russia to supply diesel to the United States amid surging fuel prices — and a proposed “energy ceasefire” between Moscow and Kyiv that has set off alarms from Ukraine to Europe.

The deal.

The arrangement envisions phased Russian diesel supplies to the U.S., reportedly supported by a temporary general license, as Washington tries to cool rising diesel prices ahead of the November midterms. Brent crude briefly dipped to around $103 a barrel on the news Monday morning.

Kyiv’s response.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Ukraine would accept the proposed energy ceasefire — but only if Russia does too — signaling deep skepticism about Moscow’s intentions while Ukraine continues striking Russian oil refineries. Bloomberg reports Zelenskyy is now on a collision course with Trump, who is viewing the war increasingly through the lens of U.S. energy prices.

The backlash.

Critics in the Senate from both parties, plus European allies, warn that easing pressure on Moscow could help fund Russia’s war effort and undermines years of sanctions unity. Analysts note the diesel arrangement is less about fuel volumes than about precedent: once Washington makes exceptions for Russian energy, sanctions credibility starts to crack.

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