Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:29am on 10 Oct 2026,Saturday International
US President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel has sparked criticism over Washington’s double standards towards India. After imposing steep tariffs on Indian goods and threatening additional levies against countries purchasing Russian energy, Trump has now approved Russian diesel supplies to the US to address soaring fuel prices. The deal comes amid energy market disruptions caused by the US-Iran conflict and ahead of America’s November midterm elections. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the agreement, arguing that Russian energy revenues could prolong the war. Critics say the move weakens US credibility on sanctions. (PC: India Today)
