Breaking News · October 9, 2026, 6:20 PM CDT
As reported by BBC:
US President Donald Trump says he has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin allowing Moscow to "immediately release" diesel to the US and globally.
Trump said the proposed release of hundreds of thousands of tonnes of Russian diesel, in tranches, would see prices "COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST!".
It is understood the US Treasury is suspending sanctions on Russian diesel exports until 7 April 2027 as part of the deal, but other assets like those in American banks are still frozen.
Ukraine's president criticised the decision, saying any easing of sanctions on Russia played into Moscow's hands and would prolong the war between the two countries.
Trump said Putin had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another million after that.
He added that a further three million tonnes of Russian diesel would be delivered "within a short period" after, dependent on the condition of its refineries, which have seen attacks by Ukraine.[1]
Video: Associated Press, October 9, 2026 — “Trump thanks Putin for a deal to supply the US with Russian diesel”. Matched to this story by shared names and terms in its title; watch the original for full context.
On the record
On Friday, Trump said at the White House: "The prices will come tumbling, and it’s all going to be over soon one way or the other," referring to the war in Iran.[2]
The numbers in the reporting
How 5 outlets are reporting it
- Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin' (BBC)
- Trump says Russia has agreed to deliver millions in diesel fuel after 'highly successful discussion' (Fox Business)
- Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices (The New York Times)
- Zelenskyy accuses Trump of ‘smokescreen’ oil deal amid talks to end Ukraine war (Politico)
- Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions law (CNBC)
What Fox Business reports
The president said diesel prices for farmers, ranchers, and truckers would come down 'in record numbers' President Donald Trump announced Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to "immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter."
Trump said the agreement came after the two had a "highly successful discussion." He added on Truth Social, "Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel.[2]
What the official record says
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References
- BBC. Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'. ↩
- Fox Business. Trump says Russia has agreed to deliver millions in diesel fuel after 'highly successful discussion'. ↩
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