Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:42am on 10 Oct 2026,Saturday International
US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply nearly five million tonnes of diesel to global markets, aiming to ease soaring fuel prices ahead of the November midterm elections. Russia is expected to deliver supplies in phases, while the US Treasury issued a temporary licence easing sanctions on certain Russian diesel shipments until April 7, 2027. The move reverses years of US pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised the decision, warning that easing sanctions could help Russia finance its war. Analysts questioned its impact on fuel prices. (PC: AFP)
