US eases Russian diesel sanctions, drawing Ukraine clash and bipartisan backlash
Trump's temporary lifting of sanctions on Russian fuel has drawn criticism from both US parties and sharp exchanges with Kyiv.
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What happened
The Trump administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian diesel, a move Ukraine's delegation learned of only on October 9. Trump then said Ukraine needs a new president, while Zelenskyy said the fuel money would intensify the war. Russia has begun permitting 500,000 tons of diesel sales abroad from October 10, and Zelenskyy has proposed a 60-day total ceasefire leading to elections.
Why it matters
Lawmakers from both major parties argue the move could undermine recent Russia sanctions and give Moscow billions of dollars in revenue. Germany says it will keep its own sanctions against Russia in place.
Timeline
- Oct 9: US envoys told Ukraine's delegation that Trump was preparing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports
- Oct 10, 3:26 PM ET: Russia began permitting the sale of 500,000 tons of diesel to foreign markets
- Oct 10, 4:41 PM ET: Lawmakers from both major parties criticized the diesel deal in the US
- Oct 10, 11:05 PM ET: Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick planned to force a House vote blocking Russian oil purchases
- Oct 11, 10:24 AM ET: Zelenskyy said he asked Trump's team for a 60-day total ceasefire before elections
- Russia and Ukraine trade mass drone and missile strikes on energy sites
- Ukrainian drones attack St Petersburg, sparking fires and one death
- Russian drone attacks hit Ukraine's power grid overnight
- Ukraine resumes refinery strikes as energy truce collapses, Trump objects
- Russian strikes hit Kyiv's power and water as missiles fall again
- Russia keeps striking Ukraine despite Trump's energy truce
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