On 18 September 2024, President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Poutine to supply 300 000 tonnes of diesel to the United States and the world. The agreement, presented during a press briefing in Washington, D.C., is intended to lower fuel prices ahead of the mid‑term elections. According to BBC World News, Trump said the deal would help ease consumer costs and give the Republican Party a boost in the upcoming polls.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged." He described the deal as a gift to Putin, arguing that it would prolong conflict and undermine international sanctions. Zelensky’s comments were reported by BBC World News and echoed in Spanish‑language outlets such as CNN en Español and La Jornada.

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The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian diesel since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Despite these restrictions, Trump confirmed that the agreement would allow Russian diesel to enter the EU and global markets until April 2027, as reported by DW.com and CNN en Español. The EU’s stance remains unchanged, with officials warning that the deal could undermine the sanctions regime.

Experts question the legality and economic impact of the arrangement. Some analysts suggest that the deal could undermine existing sanctions, while others argue it may reduce fuel costs for consumers. The BBC’s North America correspondent highlighted the mounting pressure to curb fuel prices and noted that the agreement could have political implications for Trump’s campaign. Así de simple.

Russia’s diesel exports have been curtailed by Western sanctions, leading to higher prices worldwide. The new agreement could shift supply dynamics and affect global fuel markets. Analysts warn that the deal may create a loophole for Russian fuel to reach markets that have been largely shut off, potentially weakening the EU’s sanctions strategy.

The agreement is valid until April 2027, according to CNN en Español and DW.com. It was signed in Washington, D.C., during Trump’s presidency, and will allow Russian diesel to enter the U.S. Market and other global markets until the specified date. The deal’s duration and scope have been confirmed by multiple news sources, including Página|12 and La Nación.