Washington allowed Russian diesel supplies despite existing sanctions
Ukraine plans no halt to long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure following the agreements between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. Kyiv authorities expressed frustration and disappointment over the US administration's decision to permit fuel supplies to the global market. This was reported by Glavcom citing Financial Times, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the US leader’s step, characterizing the relevant actions accordingly. An unnamed Ukrainian high-ranking official confirmed in a press commentary that plans regarding Russian oil-processing facilities remain unchanged.
Kyiv’s reaction to the US arrangements
According to Western media reports, the agreement between Washington and Moscow envisages supplies of Russian diesel fuel reaching up to 4.8 million tons. The process is structured in several stages, including shipments of initial batches and subsequent deliveries depending on the condition of Russian plants.
The US Department of the Treasury issued a general license that temporarily exempts these transactions from current restrictions until April 7, 2027. Such measures are justified by the desire to ease price pressure on the domestic market of the United States ahead of the midterm congressional elections.
Consequences for the fuel sector
Previously, the American side had already raised concerns over Ukrainian operations due to their impact on global prices and the diesel situation. Meanwhile, Moscow maintains its own restrictions on fuel exports for manufacturers until the end of October.
Experts point out that Ukrainian attacks previously created significant difficulties for production processes inside Russia. The Russian leadership also acknowledged the negative consequences of the strikes on relevant industries.
Photo: Glavcom
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