Trump eases Russian diesel sanctions as tensions deepen with Ukraine
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U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended sanctions on Russian diesel exports and announced what he called an immediate “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, while pressing Kyiv to stop striking Russian oil refineries. Trump also blamed Ukraine for failing to end the war, suggested it should replace President Volodymyr Zelensky and described the Ukrainian leader as more difficult to deal with than Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The diesel arrangement would release 36 million barrels of Russian fuel onto global markets, according to The Indian Express. Trump said the move was intended to lower diesel prices in the United States and elsewhere. Critics said it would provide new revenue to Moscow and weaken sanctions imposed over Russia’s invasion.
The ceasefire’s status remained disputed. The Irish Times reported that neither Russia nor Ukraine initially appeared aware of an agreement. Ukraine temporarily halted attacks on Russian refineries, according to Ukrainian outlet United24 Media, but Russian forces continued strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The outlet reported that an October 14 attack involving 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 drones damaged power and heating facilities in Kyiv, Kharkiv and four other regions and injured 33 people.
Ukraine also experienced temporary restrictions on Starlink-based military communications. Ukrainian officials said the disruption affected battlefield coordination, logistics and drone operations. Service was restored Thursday, Ukraine’s military said. Zelensky said he felt betrayed by Washington’s actions and warned that Ukraine was losing a strong partner.
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