Trump announces deal with Putin to release Russian diesel

Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms.

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Trump announces deal with Putin to release Russian diesel

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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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Trump announces deal with Putin to release Russian diesel

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

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